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Forest’s Stance on Star Midfielder
Nottingham Forest have placed a hefty price tag of over £40 million on their star midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, as the transfer window deadline on 31 August rapidly approaches. Despite the keen interest from Premier League rivals Fulham and Tottenham, the club is hesitant to part ways with the 24-year-old playmaker who played a pivotal role in Forest’s battle against relegation last season.
Gibbs-White’s Impact and Future Plans
Gibbs-White’s contribution to Nottingham Forest’s survival in the top flight was significant, with a tally of five goals and 10 assists. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is intent on making Gibbs-White a cornerstone of the team, following the recent acquisitions of Elliot Anderson and Nikola Milenković. With ambitions to bolster the squad further, Forest are actively pursuing additional signings to avoid a repeat of the previous challenging season.
Record Signing’s Performance
Having joined from Wolves in 2022 on a five-year contract, Gibbs-White’s transfer set a club record at £25 million, potentially rising to £42 million with add-ons. Since his arrival, he has made 80 appearances, scoring 11 goals and providing 18 assists. His performance last season, with six goals and ten assists in 42 games, has attracted attention from London-based clubs Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur.
Forest’s Ambitions and Financial Stability
With only nine victories last season, Nottingham Forest are eager to retain Gibbs-White’s services to improve their standings in the upcoming campaign. The club’s financial pressure has been alleviated following the sales of Odysseas Vlachodimos to Newcastle United and Moussa Niakhate to Lyon, giving Forest more room to maneuver in the transfer market without compromising their key assets.
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