Morgan Gibbs-White Extends Nottingham Forest Contract, Crushing Tottenham’s Pursuit of England Star

Morgan Gibbs-White Commits to Nottingham Forest with New Deal Amid Tottenham Interest
By Yaseen Zaman | Updated: 23:30 BST, 26 July 2025

Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has ended speculation about his future by signing a new contract with the club, delivering a blow to Tottenham’s hopes of securing his services. The England international’s decision follows a tumultuous week that saw Spurs’ £60 million bid trigger a fierce dispute between the clubs.

Gibbs-White has pledged his future to Forest until 2028.

Transfer Saga and Contract Resolution
Tottenham believed they had activated a £60 million release clause in Gibbs-White’s contract earlier this month. However, Forest accused Spurs of an alleged illegal approach, threatening to report them to the Premier League. The situation escalated quickly, but Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis intervened, offering a lucrative “record deal” to retain the 25-year-old. The club announced the extension on social media, calling it a “statement of intent.”

Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis celebrated the deal as a key commitment.

Impact at Forest
Since joining from Wolves in 2022 for £25 million (rising to £42 million with add-ons), Gibbs-White has become indispensable. In 118 appearances, he has scored 18 goals and provided 28 assists, including 7 goals and 10 assists last season. His contributions helped Forest secure seventh place in the Premier League, putting them in contention for Europa Conference League qualification—pending Crystal Palace’s appeal over a UEFA ruling.

Personal Challenges and Professionalism
Gibbs-White missed the start of pre-season due to personal reasons after his partner, Britney De Villiers, shared pregnancy complications on social media. Despite the off-field stress, the midfielder maintained a professional attitude, earning praise from the club and fans. He returned to action in a friendly against Chesterfield on July 19, receiving strong support from supporters.

De Villiers revealed her high-risk pregnancy, delaying Gibbs-White’s pre-season return.

Forest’s Summer Moves
Despite losing Anthony Elanga to Newcastle (£55 million), Forest eyes reinforcements. Targets include Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey, Manchester City’s James McAtee, and Bologna’s Dan Ndoye. The club also hopes to extend Callum Hudson-Odoi’s contract, which expires next summer.

Gibbs-White’s consistency has made him a fan favorite.

Gibbs-White’s renewal signals Forest’s ambition to build on recent successes. As the team prepares for European competition, his creativity and leadership will be vital in their quest to climb higher in the Premier League.