Morgan Gibbs-White to Tottenham situation EXPLAINED!  | OneFootball

Tottenham’s pursuit of Nottingham Forest talisman Morgan Gibbs-White appears to have hit major hurdles in recent days, with talks ongoing to try and resolve the issues between both clubs.

Spurs had activated Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause last week before Forest claimed that the Europa League winners had made an illegal approach to try and sign the 25-year-old.

As a result, the transfer remains in the balance and the England international has returned to pre-season training at Forest as usual.

The Sun’s Senior Football Writer, Tom Barclay, explained in depth to HaytersTV the issues between both clubs and what the current situation looks like.

“Last Thursday it was a real shock move, suddenly out of nowhere Spurs had put in what was believed to be a £60m bid,” Barclay explained.

“This was supposed to trigger this somewhat secret release clause and he was even expected on the Friday to be at Hotspur Way having a medical.

“And then it all kicked off basically. Forest were very unhappy with the whole situation, they issued both Tottenham and Gibbs-White’s representatives legal complaints, specifically over them speaking to the player without Forest’s permission.

“But also having objection against breaches of confidentiality over this particular release clause.

“Gibbs-White has been training all week at Forest as normal, apparently he’s been training very well. So there’s no sign as yet, if there will be at all, of him going on strike or anything, he’s proving to be very professional.

Despite the ongoing battle, Barclay still believes that Gibbs-White will end up at Tottenham before the Premier League season kicks off next month.

“The way I see it is if it were a simple release clause, where you pay the figure and that’s it, Gibbs-White would likely be in a Spurs shirt already.

“I think it would at least be fair to say there are questions raised over whether all the conditions of the release clause have been met yet.

“I still get the sense that he will probably end up a Spurs player but Forest are not going to make it easy for Tottenham. They don’t seem happy with this whole situation.”