Latest developments
- Manchester United are among the clubs interested in Morgan Gibbs-White.
- The England international is enjoying a prolific campaign at Nottingham Forest.
- Forest do not want to sell their talisman.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3/5): PL clubs chasing Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is being chased by a number of clubs, including Manchester United on the back of yet another promising season in the Premier League.
That is according to CaughtOffside, who fail to provide considerable information about their source.
Value (3/5): Forest not keen on a sale
It is claimed that Forest don't want to sell the 25-year-old, who has scored five goals and registered six assists in the Premier League this term. However, if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, they might find it hard to keep him at the club.
According to the report, Gibbs-White could perhaps be cleared to leave the club for an offer in the region of £50.4million.
Suitability (3.5/5): Creative presence
Gibbs-White is a versatile and creative midfielder, who is capable of both linking up with his teammates and carrying the ball into the penalty area on his own. As such, he could make a difference in both possession-based and transition-focused systems.
Upgrade? (4/5): Partner for Fernandes
Currently, United are heavily reliant on Bruno Fernandes to create chances for the side's misfiring forwards. The arrival of another brilliant playmaker like Gibbs-White would hand Ruben Amorim plenty of solutions going forward.
Logic (3/5): Champions League could play a part
Forest are vying for a place in the Champions League next season and if they manage to secure the qualification, it's tough to see the Englishman push for a move away from the side. As such, United would have to do a lot of work behind the scenes to have any chance of convincing the player to join their project.
Whisper+ verdict: 16.5/25
Gibbs-White could prove to be a good signing for the Red Devils but their current form and competition for the Forest star should make any deal difficult.
