Nottingham Forest Threatens Legal Action Over Tottenham Morgan Gibbs-White Approach

Nottingham Forest have officially reported Tottenham Hotspur to the Premier League for allegedly making an illegal approach for midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, claiming Spurs contacted the player directly without permission and possibly gained knowledge of his £60 million release clause improperly. Forest have demanded that all communication with Gibbs-White cease immediately and are preparing legal action, which has put the transfer deal on hold despite Tottenham's confidence in their conduct. The Premier League investigation could delay or even jeopardize the transfer, leaving uncertainty over whether Spurs can complete the deal by following the proper channels. Gibbs-White, who joined Forest for £25 million in 2022 and played a key role in their recent European qualification, was set for a medical with Spurs after they reportedly triggered his release clause. Forest also face potential further squad changes with the anticipated sale of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle, but they stand to gain a sizeable transfer budget exceeding £100 million to strengthen under manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Meanwhile, Tottenham continue to pursue their transfer strategy amid these complications, confident they acted within the rules, but the dispute highlights tensions between the clubs in this high-profile transfer saga.