Morgan Gibbs-White to Tottenham transfer takes new twist amid fresh Nottingham Forest decision

Tottenhamtransfer target Morgan Gibbs-White has travelled out to Portugal and teamed up with the rest of his Nottingham Forest teammates for their pre-season tour. The 25-year-old initially didn't make the trip to Faro with the rest of the Forest squad on Monday due to 'a private and personal matter unrelated to football'.

However, Gibbs-White flew to Portugal on Wednesday night and has now joined the Forest team ahead of their pre-season fixture against Fulham at the Estadio de Sao Luis on Saturday. Four days later, the Reds take on Primeira Liga side Estoril Praia at the Estadio Municipal in Albufeira.

Gibbs-White is expected to feature for Nuno Espirito Santo's side across both fixtures, having played 45 minutes during their 0-0 draw against Monaco at the SMH Group Stadium in Chesterfield last Saturday.

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This is, of course, despite increased speculation around his long-term future at The City Ground. Earlier this month, Tottenham triggered Gibbs-White's £60million release clause in his contract and a medical was booked.

However, Forest took issue and claimed that Spurs made an illegal approach for the England international. The Reds feel that confidential details of the release clause's exact amount have been breached.

Two weeks has passed and Forest's board have ended communication with Tottenham over Gibbs-White. A potential deal is therefore at a standstill and there is no clear end in sight regarding a resolution.

Thomas Frank is keen to add more of a creative spark to his Tottenham squad following his appointment last month. Gibbs-White has been targeted after another terrific season in a Forest shirt.

Gibbs-White scored seven goals and provided 10 assists last season as The Reds finished seventh in the Premier League table. The attacking midfielder provided the assist for Anthony Elanga's winner against Tottenham on Boxing Day, before putting in an inspired performance as Forest beat Spurs 2-1 back in April.

Spurs have signed five players so far this summer. Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel arrived on loan in January but have penned permanent contracts, while Luka Vuksovic has finally made the move from Hajduck Split, Kota Takai has joined from Kawasaki Frontale and Mohammed Kudus has signed from West Ham.

Frank's Tottenham take on League One side Luton Town in their second pre-season fixture on Saturday, after edging past fellow third-tier outfit Reading 2-0 last time out. Will Lankshear and Luka Vuskovic found the net for Spurs at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.

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