Tottenham appear to be thinking ahead again, with reports suggesting the club continues to track Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White, potentially eyeing a move in 2027.
MatchdayHQ, citing TEAMtalk, reports that Spurs have held a long-term interest in the 26-year-old attacking midfielder and could look to revisit a move when the timing works.
It’s a name that will catch fans’ attention — Gibbs-White has grown into one of Forest’s most influential attacking players, a creative spark capable of deciding games on his own. His blend of technique, creativity, movement and ball-carrying makes him a genuinely interesting target, and his ability to play across multiple attacking roles would give a manager useful flexibility against stubborn defenses.
That versatility could matter a lot to De Zerbi, who’s stressed sharp movement, fast transitions and better decisions in dangerous areas. Gibbs-White’s knack for finding pockets between the lines and driving play forward lines up well with what De Zerbi wants — especially with Spurs having struggled to convert pressure into goals early this season. De Zerbi himself has flagged sharper execution and final-third quality as areas needing work.
That’s what makes the ongoing interest notable. James Maddison is still central to Tottenham’s creative play, and Lucas Bergvall and Mohammed Kudus represent the club’s younger attacking core — but continuing to monitor a player like Gibbs-White shows Spurs aren’t content to stand pat. They’re clearly still hunting for ways to sharpen the squad.
A deal wouldn’t be simple: Gibbs-White is important to Forest, any negotiation would carry a hefty price tag, and nothing suggests a formal bid is close — this is watching, not pursuing. Even so, his name staying on the radar could turn into a real storyline as future windows approach.
Having already spent heavily to remodel the squad around De Zerbi’s vision, Tottenham seem to be planning multiple transfer cycles out rather than waiting until the last minute — which is likely why Gibbs-White is being tracked now for a move that may not happen until 2027.
For the moment, he remains a Forest player with no agreement in place. But with Spurs said to be keeping watch, the idea of a renewed push in 2027 gives this story room to run over the coming months — and if Gibbs-White keeps performing at his current level, he may become a harder name for Tottenham to pass on.
