Morgan Gibbs-White Linked with Spurs in Frank’s First Shake-Up

Morgan Gibbs-White is emerging as an unexpected priority target for Tottenham Hotspur as new head coach Thomas Frank maps out his first transfer window in north London.

Morgan Gibbs-White tops Tottenham transfer wishlist

The 24-year-old attacking midfielder was Nottingham Forest’s talisman last season, contributing eight Premier League assists and five goals while steering the club clear of relegation danger. Sources close to Spurs confirm Frank admires Gibbs-White’s ability to drift between the lines and his track record of pressing from the front—qualities that fit the former Brentford manager’s high-energy blueprint.

Competition and potential fee

Manchester City monitored Gibbs-White in January, and Forest will not entertain cut-price offers. With three years left on his contract, the Midlands side value their star at roughly £60 million, a figure Tottenham hope to negotiate down by including performance-related add-ons. Club chairman Daniel Levy is said to be encouraged by the player’s Premier League experience and home-grown status, which would bolster Spurs’ squad registration quotas.

Where he fits under Thomas Frank

Frank is expected to phase out the double-pivot system favoured by former boss Ange Postecoglou and implement a 4-3-3 that relies on an advanced No. 10. Gibbs-White could therefore slot in behind Harry Kane—should the England captain stay—or operate wide right, interchanging with James Maddison to overload central areas.

Forest’s stance

Forest head coach Nuno Espírito Santo publicly insists that Gibbs-White is “fundamental” to the club’s progression, yet Financial Fair Play considerations may force the Reds to cash in if Tottenham meet their valuation by mid-July.

Opinion: For Spurs, Gibbs-White represents a calculated gamble: a Premier League-proven creator who still has ceiling to hit. If Levy strikes a sensible deal, this could be Frank’s statement signing.