“Nottingham Forest Set to Smash Transfer Records with Jaw-Dropping £40M Bid for Leicester City Star Following Morgan Gibbs-White Bombshell!”
Nottingham Forest Fighting to Keep Gibbs-White Despite £60m Tottenham Bid
Tottenham Accused of Illegally Approaching Gibbs-White as Forest Eye Replacement
Nottingham Forest suspect that Tottenham Hotspur have made an illegal approach for Morgan Gibbs-White and are now considering lodging an official complaint against the North London club.
Despite the controversy, there is still a feeling that the England international could eventually secure a move to Spurs, although no outcome is guaranteed at this stage.
Sky Sports journalist Rob Dorsett has reported that Forest remain “adamant” the 25-year-old midfielder will stay at the City Ground this summer.
However, the situation remains tense behind the scenes.
Forest supporters are becoming increasingly frustrated, particularly following revelations that Gibbs-White turned down a new contract in order to retain his release clause.
Many believe the saga is becoming a distraction and that a resolution may be best for all parties involved.
Forest seem to be preparing for life after Gibbs-White regardless, with reports emerging that they are now targeting a potential replacement.
Bilal El Khannouss Emerges as a Target
According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Forest are considering a move for Leicester City midfielder Bilal El Khannouss.
The Moroccan international is expected to leave the Foxes this summer following their relegation to the Championship.
El Khannouss, 21, stood out during a tough campaign, having created 42 chances in the Premier League despite only registering three assists, according to FotMob.
His underlying stats suggest he offered more than the numbers show.
While Leicester reportedly value him at around £40 million, Forest could potentially negotiate a lower fee, especially as the Foxes look to raise funds.
A Forward-Thinking Playmaker
Michel Ribeiro, El Khannouss’ former coach at Genk, praised the youngster’s bravery and creativity earlier this year.
“He never hides or shies away from pressure,” Ribeiro told Sky Sports. “He always plays forward, finds space between the lines, and reads the game very quickly.”
These qualities closely mirror those of Gibbs-White, making El Khannouss a natural candidate to replace him.
As the transfer saga continues, it appears Forest are taking proactive steps to ensure they are not left scrambling should Gibbs-White eventually leave this summer.
