Tottenham’s rough start to the campaign has the club already eyeing reinforcements, with recent history showing just how much is at stake. After a 17th-place finish under Ange Postecoglou in 2024/25, last season proved even more alarming as Spurs battled relegation for much of the year, only securing their top-flight status on the final day with a 1-0 win over Everton — finishing 17th again on just 41 points. That scare prompted a heavy summer outlay aimed at giving new boss Roberto De Zerbi the depth to compete higher up the table, but the early returns have been grim: five games without a win, bottom of the table on two points, and a 3-1 Carabao Cup exit to Liverpool last week that only added to the gloom.
With the league campaign faltering and the cup competition already over, focus is reportedly shifting toward January reinforcements, with Tottenham said to be scouting attacking and creative options to give De Zerbi’s squad fresh impetus for the second half of the season.
Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White has emerged as one such target, according to Football Insider, with Spurs viewing the England international as a realistic option once the winter window opens. This isn’t a new interest — Tottenham reportedly tried to sign him last year, only for Forest to knock back the approach and keep hold of a key player. That admiration has evidently persisted, with the club continuing to track his progress and growing more convinced he could strengthen De Zerbi’s midfield. Transfermarkt currently values Gibbs-White at around £60 million, and with two years left on his Forest contract, his situation is one worth watching, even if Forest’s willingness to sell in January would likely hinge on the size of any offer.
Gibbs-White’s game suits what Tottenham appear to be missing — an ability to operate between the lines, create chances, and contribute defensively when needed. His versatility across midfield and wider attacking positions adds further appeal for De Zerbi, while his Premier League experience means no settling-in period would be required. His recent England call-up under Thomas Tuchel underlines how highly he’s regarded, and at 26, he sits at a stage of his career where experience meets continued potential for growth.
A move would represent a serious financial commitment given the reported valuation and Forest’s past reluctance to sell, but Tottenham may see a proven Premier League creator as exactly what’s needed to address their sluggish start. Should the struggles for goals and creativity continue, Gibbs-White looks set to remain a prominent name in Spurs’ recruitment plans — though for now, any deal remains far from certain.
