Image source, Getty ImagesBBC Radio Nottingham are reporting that Forest are considering legal action over a potential illegal approach and breach of confidentiality, relating to Morgan Gibbs-White's proposed move to Tottenham.
The deal is off for now.
Matthew Hobbs
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesShould the signing of Morgan Gibbs-White be completed for £60m, it means that Tottenham will have already spent around £170m in the summer transfer window - but their marque signings so far have been attacking players.
Spurs' current squad is stacked with the likes of new signing Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Manor Solomon and Brennan Johnson but Thomas Frank's reported interest in Arsenal's new number six Christian Norgaard suggests they are also looking for defensive reinforcements in midfield.
And they may well be needed – only the three relegated teams conceded a higher tally of expected goals against than Spurs last season, while they also ranked fourth overall for errors leading to shots (41).
So who could Frank's side look to sign? Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes ranked second in Europe's big five leagues last season for tackles (116), although the Brazil international would likely command a large fee after signing a new five-year contract in April.
Kaishu Sano is a promising prospect at Bundesliga outfit Mainz. The 24-year-old Japan international joined from J-League side Kashima Antlers last summer and starred in his first season in a major European league, ranking top for interceptions (65) - ahead of the likes of Ryan Gravenberch, Moises Caicedo and Norgaard.
Another viable, and perhaps affordable, option could be Osasuna's Lucas Torro. The 30-year-old won more duels than any other midfielder in Europe's top five leagues last season. The Real Madrid academy graduate has spent the last five seasons in La Liga and can play as an eight or a six.
Noel Sliney
BBC Sport
Image source, Getty ImagesThe expected departure of Morgan Gibbs-White will leave a cavernous creative void at Nottingham Forest. While Chris Wood provided the goals last season and Newcastle-bound Anthony Elanga enhanced Forest's forward line with his pace and assists, Gibbs-White was the team's fulcrum.
Thriving in the No.10 role for his club under Nuno Espirito Santo, Gibbs-White made his England debut last September and contributed seven top-flight goals and eight assists as Forest improved by 10 places on their finishing position in 2024. He is the only player to reach double figures for combined goals and assists in three consecutive Premier League seasons with Forest.
Last season, the 25-year-old was involved in 148 attacks that led to an attempt on goal in the Premier League, either through him taking the shot, creating the chance or being involved in the build-up. None of his team-mates came close to matching that tally.
The possible £60m acquisition of Gibbs-White means new Spurs head coach Thomas Frank could have an abundance of options to play as the central attacking midfielder. It follows swiftly on from a £55m deal for Mohammed Kudus, who typically played out wide for West Ham but has said his preferred position is as a No.10.
Tottenham, of course, already had James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for that role. Those four players are versatile but the question is whether they can all contribute and be content?
Image source, Getty ImagesMohammed Kudus says Thomas Frank was one of the main reasons he decided to make the switch to Tottenham.
The midfielder, who scored 13 goals in 65 Premier League appearances for West Ham, believes the new Spurs boss can help him develop his game further after demonstrating his capabilities at Brentford.
"One of the most important parts of why I came here is the project and how the manager sees it, and to develop under him," said Kudus. "With the history of where he's come from, I've seen the amount of talent he's developed to become great players.
"It's a big sign of why I wanted to work under him as well.
"It feels great to be here, I'm very happy and can't wait to start.
"I'm a very direct winger, strong, very good in taking players on and creating chances, so there is a lot of flair in my game.
"I like to entertain the fans as well. That's what football is about – it's putting a memory in the heads of the fans that they have when they go back home, and after the money they've spent to buy a ticket.
"I hope fans are going to really enjoy what I'm going to bring to the team here."
Real Madrid are planning to make a deal for Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, 27, who is also attracting interest from rivals Atletico Madrid. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
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Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent
Image source, Getty ImagesSo that will be £115m spent in 24 hours for Tottenham. It's all very un-Daniel Levy-like, isn't it?
With Mohammed Kudus and now Morgan Gibbs-White on the way to north London, both are flair players who live up to Tottenham's attacking traditions. But, crucially, they are players who have Premier League experience.
Indeed, that was the remit for Spurs' recruitment team this summer.
The squad is already packed full of exciting young potential. What Thomas Frank believes it needs is experience.
While Kudus and Gibbs-White are relatively young - 24 and 25 respectively - they are well-versed in the rigours of England's top flight.
Kudus has two full seasons for West Ham under his belt, making 80 appearances, while Gibbs-White has played in the past three Premier League campaigns for Nottingham Forest and had prior experience as a teenager at Wolves.
Spurs' interest in Brentford duo Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo is further illustration of Tottenham's transfer strategy.
Ali Speechly
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesWith Mohammed Kudus on his way to N17 and Morgan Gibbs-White and Yoane Wissa possibly set to follow him, how will Thomas Frank ensure he gets the best out of his ever-increasing attacking options next season?
Scoring goals was not exactly an issue for Spurs under Ange Postecoglou, but burnout was. As Frank puts his players' fitness to the test with a pre-season 1,000-metre sprint race, the news of reinforcements to boost our strength in depth is very welcome.
Kudus' best position and consistency is still to be confirmed, but what is clear is that if Frank can support him to find his place and form at Spurs, we could see some very exciting attacking partnerships on the pitch.
We were never going to replace Harry Kane with one other individual, but adding Gibbs-White and Wissa into the mix of players that includes Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Brennan Johnson, Son Heung-min and now Kudus, could improve us in several ways – not just more goals.
Strength in depth does not only guard against injury, it creates healthy competition for the starting XI – something that is needed when managing a team of elite internationals with egos to match.
New players can also bring out the best in existing squad members by helping to forge strong bonds that give team-mates the confidence to express themselves on the pitch.
Frank's job is to foster and capitalise upon these relationships.
However the manager sets up his team this season – and it is sure to evolve across multiple competitions, including the Champions League – it is the work everyone puts in away from matchdays themselves that will determine how successful Spurs are in the big moments.
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Matthew Hobbs
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesBrentford forward Yoane Wissa is being linked with a reunion with former manager Thomas Frank at Tottenham.
The 28-year-old was impressive in filling the void left by Ivan Toney's £40m departure to the Saudi Pro League last summer, a sale which heralded a change in Wissa's role for Brentford.
Image source, OptaHe moved from an attacking midfield position/support striker position to centre-forward and, as a result, was far more involved in the penalty box.
This change in emphasis resulted in the best scoring campaign of the DR Congo international's 12-season senior league career, with all 19 of his Premier League goals coming from inside the box.
Image source, OptaHe ranked second overall for open-play goals in 2024-25, ahead of the likes of in-demand team-mate Bryan Mbeumo and Manchester United's £62.5m signing Matheus Cunha.
It is a theme of Wissa's top-flight career, with all 45 of his Premier League goals having been scored from open play. Only Manchester City's Phil Foden (46) has scored more goals among players never to have converted a penalty since Wissa made his debut in August 2021.
Image source, Getty ImagesWith Spurs having agreed a fee with West Ham for Mohammed Kudus and exploring a deal for Brentford's Yoanne Wissa, Thomas Frank is likely to have an abundance of attacking options to select from next season.
Mathys Tel's loan move from Bayern Munich has already been made permanent this summer, to add to Son Heung‑min, Richarlison, Mathys Tel, Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert who all featured in attacking positions under Ange Postecoglou.
Youngsters Dane Scarlett and Mikey Moore provide further depth, should both remain at the club and not be loaned out.
These are three of many possible attacks Frank could opt for should the deals for Kudus and Wissa be finalised, using the numbers seven, nine and 11 as placeholders.
The versatility of several of these forwards - notably Kudus, Odobert and Son - only adds to the possible combinations available to Frank.
The return of Champions League football to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium means all these forwards are likely to be used frequently, even as rotation options.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on the potential transfer of striker Yoane Wissa to Tottenham from Brentford.
Here are some of your comments:
Raymond: Wissa is understated and would make a great addition to our squad.
Andy: Wissa would be great as our number nine. We really do need a new-look front three if we are going to hold our own in the Champions League next season.
Anff: Properly happy with the Wissa pursuit. I fancied him before Mbeumo to be honest. I only want players who want to be at Spurs.
Phil: I'm not too sure on Wissa. Great player but at 29 and with a hefty price tag, he doesn't fit with the players we usually sign. However, it it happens, that seals the fate of Richarlison and Son Heung-min.
Alan: I can't find myself getting too excited. It would be great for the team to get Wissa, but all Spurs fans know Daniel Levy will pussyfoot around and nothing will ultimately come of it. Levy is only interested in a healthy balance sheet!
Atty: Wissa is a gem. Missed out on Mbeumo, but I think he is the perfect alternative. Scored loads last season, and I think with Mohammed Kudus, maybe sell some players and get some money. Our attack will be scary in the Premier League and the Champions League.
Image source, Getty ImagesMohammed Kudus is highly rated by many very good judges.
When BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty spoke to Danny Murphy at the end of last season about players Liverpool should be looking at this summer, the former Reds midfielder named Kudus as one. The player is sought after - despite being as underwhelming last season as he was electrifying in 2023-24 following a £38m move from Ajax.
He only scored five goals in the most recent campaign, down from 14 the year before, and was often ineffective in the system preferred by head coach Graham Potter, who took charge in January and favours wing-backs over wingers.
Kudus was often used up front by Potter and seldom featured wide on the right, arguably his best position, but one in which West Ham already have captain Jarrod Bowen.
Where does Kudus play?
During the 2023-24 season, Kudus was deployed mainly on the right flank
His versatility makes it unclear.
Left wing, attacking midfielder, right wing and centre-forward, Kudus played all four positions for West Ham last season.
Where will he be best suited for Tottenham? Or does Thomas Frank need a utility man?
During the 2024-25 season he played off both flanks
After Potter arrived in January, Kudus featured more on the right side than the left
Where do Kudus' goals and assists come from?
During two seasons at West Ham, Kudus had 22 goal involvements, including 13 goals and nine assists.
Interestingly, his assists are evenly split, with four coming from the left of the penalty area and four from the right, showing his ability to play on either flank, while the other derived from a through ball.
The majority of his goals, however, have come from the right side of the box, and only two from outside the area.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on the news Spurs have agreed a £55m fee to sign West Ham's Mohammed Kudus.
Here are some of your comments:
Peter: Kudus is a good signing but not a world-class one. He is either a massive part of West Ham's attacking output or an inconsistent player who has quality but can't always reach it. £55m is a bit too much for me and I also think that Dejan Kulusevski, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert and Son Heung-min (if he stays) is a lot of competition so Thomas Frank will need to get the best out of him and others. Big price tag. Big player. I'm excited for what is next.
Simon: Totally underwhelmed by Kudus. 55p is too much, let alone £55m. Reminds me of Erik Lamela - all show and no go.
Jake: Kudus represents a great signing whose playing style will suit this squad. If he can find his feet at Spurs he would be part of a dynamic attack that would grace any Premier League club. With Dominic Solanke, Son, Johnson, Kulusevski, Odobert and Mikey Moore, the options are looking good! Too much to add Eberechi Eze instead of Richarlison?
Paul: Not sure about this one as Kudus didn't play much for West Ham and £55m is a bit too much to pay for a Hammers reserve. Would have preferred us to pay the money required for Eze and even Marcus Rashford but you never know how things will turn out as there is still a while to go before the transfer window closes.
Artur: We've needed a player of Kudus' calibre and quality for so long now. Feels like a Spurs player and I think it's a good signing.
Laurence: Kudus had just three good games last year. Dispossessed too often and inaccurate passing blighted the Hammers. Frank must instil discipline in him. But where's our goal poacher?
Josh: Not too sure on this one to be honest. But, always happy to be proven wrong. If he can reignite his form from his first season in the Premier League, then he could be a difference maker.
Roy: If Frank wants him and can improve him, then it makes sense. Also, this is an experienced PL player, which is important for us.
Tottenham fans have seen some stunning dribblers down the years - Glenn Hoddle, David Ginola and Gareth Bale to name just a few.
Next season could offer a throwback as in Mohammed Kudus, they are pursuing the player who attempted more dribbles than anyone else in the Premier League last season.
If that is not enough to excite, Dejan Kulusevski's high ranking for the same metric could make for some edge-of-the seat play in 2025-26.
This comes after the news that Spurs have agreed a £55m fee with West Ham to sign their Ghana forward.
Already on Wednesday afternoon, we have asked you for your thoughts on a potential move for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, so you may as well give your reflections on this more tangible development.
Does a deal for Kudus tick the boxes?
Who will be Spurs' first choice forwards next season?
And what does this mean for the players already at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?
Image source, Getty ImagesTottenham are exploring a move for Brentford's Yoane Wissa in a bid to bolster their attacking line-up.
Only six sides scored more Premier League goals than Spurs' 64 last season, which suggests it is not their most significant problem. Yet, given Wissa was instrumental for one of those teams that outscored Tottenham, a move for him might prove exciting.
Last season he scored 19 times and provided four Premier League assists, outstripping Spurs' leading striker Dominic Solanke, who found the net nine times and created a further three, albeit from 700 minutes fewer.
Wissa converted 21% of his shots compared with 15% for Solanke, pointing to a clinical edge that could prove significant in Thomas Frank's first season in charge.
If that finishing touch is not enough, Wissa enjoys a battle too. He won possession 81 times in the last campaign, compared with a mark of 38 for Solanke.
And of course, having achieved all that success under Frank at the Bees, he would immediately understand what his manager wanted from him.
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Arsenal are prepared to offer Crystal Palace a player as part of a deal for England attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze and look set to beat Tottenham to the 27-year-old. (Sun), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on Tottenham's latest signing Kota Takai and what you think the defender's role will be next season.
Here are some of your comments:
Levi: This is good. While we don't have a brilliant replacement for Cristian Romero, this is great squad depth that will help.
Amos: We already have two world-class centre-halves in Romero and Micky Van de Ven - if we can keep them over the summer. They have struggled with their respective injuries over the past few seasons so I would expect a signing worth £5m to be another back-up to give us some depth if those injuries return for our starting pair.
Josh: It's great we've now got multiple centre-backs to compete for positions this year. It might potentially see Radu Dragusin leaving the club with the addition of Takai, who will likely be fourth choice. Ashley Phillips also had a good loan at Stoke last year, so hopefully he gets a chance in pre-season to show what he can do.
Matt: I think signing someone for £5m in this day and age, especially someone with senior and international experience, is an absolute steal.
Gary: Typical Daniel Levy buy - probably already looking to sell him on in a couple of seasons to a big club.
Ian: How many more young centre-backs are we collecting? We seem to buy a few and never see them again. What happened to Phillips who we got from Blackburn?
Steve: I'd never heard of Lucas Bergvall before he arrived and he has turned out to be superb. Let's hope this trend continues.
