The Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest 2025 transfer saga has taken a dramatic turn, with reports claiming Forest are now considering legal action over an alleged illegal approach for midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.
The 24-year-old was believed to be heading for a medical with Spurs on Friday, after Tottenham made significant progress towards activating his £60m release clause.
However, multiple sources now claim the deal is on hold — or potentially off entirely — after Forest accused Spurs of “tapping up” the player without permission.
Legal Storm: What Forest Are Alleging
“Forest believe Spurs breached confidentiality around the release clause and approached the player unlawfully.” — BBC Sport
Sky Sports report that Nottingham Forest have lodged an official complaint with the Premier League. Forest argue that confidential details about Gibbs-White’s contract were accessed and acted upon without their consent.
According to the Daily Mail, Forest claim Spurs contacted the player before triggering the clause — which would violate tapping-up rules.
What Happens Next?
- Spurs have reportedly cut communication with Forest
- The Premier League has yet to comment on the complaint
- Both clubs have been contacted but remain tight-lipped
Unless the matter is resolved quickly, Tottenham may have to withdraw completely — or face formal proceedings.
Gibbs-White 2024/25 Stats (Premier League)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 35 |
| Goals | 7 |
| Assists | 9 |
| Chances Created | 67 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% |
Analyst Verdict
If Spurs did jump the gun, Forest are right to escalate. This isn’t just about a player — it’s about clubs protecting sensitive contracts in a hyper-competitive market. Spurs may argue they acted once the clause was triggered, but the optics now make the deal politically toxic.
Forest, under pressure to sell, may lose a key asset — but not without a fight.
Key Insights
- Gibbs-White was due for a Spurs medical before legal row erupted
- Forest claim Spurs accessed confidential clause info without approval
- Complaint now lodged with Premier League over 'tapping up'
- The deal is off, pending investigation
- Player had been open to the move, but talks now frozen
What’s Next?
Will the Premier League intervene — or are Spurs walking away entirely?
Click here to read our live updates on the Nottingham Forest transfer situation.
Should Spurs walk away from the Gibbs-White deal — or fight the legal challenge?
1 Comment (last comment by Adem)
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By Adem 11 Jul 2025 15:12
The exact same has happened too Chelsea for Olise I think.
By JamesLove 11 Jul 2025 15:13
Yes you’re right! If they had followed the rules he would have been playing for Chelsea instead of Bayern
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