Nottingham Forest have officially confirmed that Morgan Gibbs-White has signed a new three-year deal, ending Tottenham’s £60m pursuit of the midfielder.
Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of signing Morgan Gibbs-White have been shattered after the Nottingham Forest midfielder signed a new contract until 2028, in what is a major show of ambition from the East Midlands club.
Spurs were previously believed to have triggered a £60m release clause, prompting Forest to threaten legal action over what they deemed an unauthorised approach. But in a dramatic twist late on Saturday night, Gibbs-White committed his future to Forest — and ended links with a summer move.
Why Gibbs-White Rejected Spurs to Stay at Forest
Despite interest from Tottenham and even Manchester City, Gibbs-White has chosen to remain with the club that gave him the Premier League platform. His new contract comes after weeks of transfer speculation and represents a major win for Evangelos Marinakis, who refused to lose his prized asset.
“There was significant interest from various clubs, but we were determined to build our future with Morgan at the heart of it.” — Evangelos Marinakis, Forest Owner
Gibbs-White himself said he felt “at home” at Forest and is fully behind the project the club is building under Marinakis and Nuno Espírito Santo.
Morgan Gibbs-White – 2024/25 Premier League Stats
| Stat (2024/25) | Morgan Gibbs-White |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 34 |
| Goals | 7 |
| Assists | 8 |
| Key Passes | 62 |
| Chances Created | 69 |
Analyst Verdict: A Statement Move by Forest
Keeping Gibbs-White is as good as a marquee signing for Forest. In a summer where Spurs, City and others circled, Forest not only fended them off but got their player to double down on the project. It’s a show of growing power and stability at the City Ground — and a blow to clubs hoping to poach talent from mid-table rivals.
Key Takeaways
- Morgan Gibbs-White signs new deal at Forest until 2028
- Tottenham had reportedly triggered a £60m release clause
- Forest reacted with legal threats over unauthorised contact
- Gibbs-White had 15 goal contributions last season
- Forest now building around him for their European campaign
What’s Next?
With Gibbs-White staying, Spurs will have to explore other midfield targets. For Forest, it’s now about adding complementary pieces around their star man — and using this as a springboard to push for consistent European qualification.
Is Morgan Gibbs-White right to stay — or should he have made the big-money move?
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