Morgan Gibbs-White: Tottenham move in doubt 'as Nottingham Forest consider legal action' | OneFootball

Nottingham Forest reportedly believe the player has been ‘tapped up’

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Spurs on Thursday made progress on a deal for the Forest midfielder, who is understood to have a £60million release clause in his contract.

It is claimed that Forest believe Spurs made an illegal approach to the England international and were never granted permission to speak to the player.

BBC Sport report that Forest believe there has been a breach of confidentiality surrounding Gibbs-White’s release clause, with The Athletic expanding on club concerns over how Spurs became aware of confidential details within his contract.

Spurs are thought to have triggered the clause, but the Daily Mail report that Forest are claiming the player was contacted without permission - known as ‘tapping up’ - which is against the rules.

The same report adds that contact between the two clubs has now ended, with Spurs also told to no contact the player, and a complaint has been lodged with the Premier League.

Both Spurs and the Premier League declined to comment when contacted by Standard Sport.

Nottingham Forest have been contacted for comment.