One of Liverpool and Man City’s summer transfer targets could become available should his team miss out on Champions League football.
With the Premier League season coming to an end at the end of May, the transfer rumour mill is in full swing.
One of the hottest assets this summer, Morgan Gibbs-White, could become available depending on where Nottingham Forest finishes in the league this season.
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TBR Football reported that Gibbs-White will consider his options this summer if Forest don’t qualify for the Champions League.
There’s expected to be some interest in Gibbs-White, with Liverpool, Man City, and Newcastle United all keen on bringing him in.
The same news outlet confirmed that Forest will be looking for around £100million for their playmaker, should he decide he wants to leave.
Gibbs-White’s numbers this season
In the Premier League this season, Gibbs-White has been in fine form for Forest. He has the highest average Sofascore rating in the Nottingham Forest squad, with a 7.2.
The England midfielder is in the top three for goals and assists for Forest in the league. He has five goals and seven assists this season. Gibbs-White also ranks in the top three for shots on target per match (0.6) and shots per match (1.8).
He’s been the creative spark for everything Forest have done this season, even though he doesn’t have the most assists. Often, he finds himself creating the attacks and playing key passes in the build-up play, which is why he leads the team in key passes per match with 1.6.
What next for him?
With four games left, Forest are still in with a shout of finishing in the top four, but they do need other teams to drop points. There’s no doubt that Gibbs-White will give everything to help them finish in those spots, but it’s understandable why he’s eager to progress his career.
At 25 years old, he’s approaching the prime of his career and will likely be keen to make sure he’s playing at the highest level. He’s also competing amongst some world-class players for a spot in the England team, and playing in the Champions League could help his cause.
One consideration for Gibbs-White is how many minutes he will get at a team such as Liverpool or Man City. Both teams have a wealth of talent, and he might not get the consistent minutes he would at Forest.
Newcastle United could be a tempting prospect. He could fit into their midfield playing further forward with Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali/Joelinton playing behind him. He could also form an exciting partnership with Alexander Isak.