Nottingham Forest Halts Morgan Gibbs-White Transfer, Seeks Legal Action Against Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur's planned £60 million transfer for Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has been halted due to legal complications, as Forest claims Spurs made an illegal approach for the player despite activating his release clause. Nottingham Forest, surprised by the release clause and unhappy with their recruitment team's handling of the contract, have ceased communication with Tottenham and are preparing a formal complaint to the Premier League. Spurs had intended for Gibbs-White to undergo a medical and finalize the transfer promptly, but Forest's allegations of confidentiality breaches and unauthorized contact have thrown the deal into uncertainty. Meanwhile, Tottenham continue their aggressive summer spending, having completed a £55 million signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and other key acquisitions under new manager Thomas Frank. The club's transfer activity reflects a significant investment to bolster the squad following their Champions League qualification and poor league finish last season. The situation with Gibbs-White remains unresolved as legal consultations proceed, impacting Tottenham's transfer plans.