Morgan Gibbs-White has been linked with a transfer away from Nottingham Forest in recent months, but they have now ruled out leaving this summer.
According to Graeme Bailey of HITC, Nottingham Forest will not sell Morgan Gibbs-White, despite interest from Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Aston Villa in the 24-year-old attacker.
The Englishman had a great 2023/24 season, scoring six goals across all competitions. He also recorded eleven assists along the process. Gibbs-White’s performances have piqued the interest of prominent Premier League clubs, namely Arsenal and Chelsea. The development will be a significant blow to both London clubs.
Arsenal needed more creativity and technical ability in the midfield, and Gibbs-White would have been an excellent acquisition. The 24-year-old is versatile enough to play several attacking roles and would have been a valuable addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Arsenal should rotate their team to keep important players fresh. They will compete in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. A deeper roster would increase their chances of winning trophies, and a utility player like Morgan Gibbs-White would have been extremely beneficial.
Similarly, Chelsea requires greater attacking quality in the final third. The 24-year-old midfielder would have helped generate scoring opportunities for his teammates. It will be intriguing to watch if the two London clubs make a play for him, despite Nottingham Forest’s attitude. They could try to test the Premier League club’s resolve with a generous offer.
Aston Villa and Newcastle United want Gibbs-White
Aston Villa have qualified for the UEFA Champions League, and they will require a quality squad to do well in both the league and Europe. The 24-year-old midfielder would have been an excellent addition for them. Morgan Gibbs-White all the physical and technical qualities to succeed in the Champions League, and he could have been a major component in Unai Emery’s attack.
Newcastle also needs to add more cutting edge to their squad, which is why they expressed interest in Gibbs-White. They were unduly reliant on Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak for goals and creativity last year. Morgan Gibbs-White may have changed the Magpies’ offensive unit.
The 24-year-old is well-established in English football and could have made an immediate impact at Newcastle United. It will be intriguing to watch whether any of the four clubs make a formal proposal to sign the midfielder.