In the world of football, transfers can often be a contentious issue. This summer, one such transfer that has been making headlines is that of Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest to Tottenham Hotspur. Despite protests from Nottingham Forest, sources have confirmed to Football Insider that the transfer is still very likely to happen.
Gibbs-White was set to join Spurs for a fee of around £60 million after the North London club triggered his release clause in his Nottingham Forest contract. However, this deal was dramatically halted when Forest reported Tottenham to the Premier League for allegedly 'tapping up' their player.
Despite this controversy and potential legal implications, it appears that the move will be finalised by the end of the transfer window.
Gibbs-White's willingness to move
There seems to be no hesitation on Gibbs-White’s part regarding this move. Sources indicate a strong "willingness" on his end to join Tottenham despite having reported back for pre-season training at Forest.
The complaints lodged by Nottingham about Spurs' approach towards their midfielder are expected only temporarily delay but not completely halt this deal.
Legal grounds for the transfer
Tottenham has met all necessary requirements by triggering the release clause in Gibbs-White’s contract. This means that now, as an England international player, he has grounds legally enforceable enough to force a move if he so wishes.
Nottingham Forest's reluctance stems from their unwillingness lose two star players in one window - they have already sold Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United and would prefer not make any further sales.
However, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side having triggered Gibbs-White's release clause successfully, it leaves little legal standing for them prevent this deal from going through eventually. Despite the controversy and protests from Nottingham Forest, it seems that Morgan Gibbs-White's transfer to Tottenham is inevitable. The player's willingness to move coupled with Tottenham meeting his release clause gives this deal a high probability of completion by the end of the transfer window.
