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Jack Heath

Thu 31 July 2025 15:16, UK

Morgan Gibbs-White is preparing to assume a new role for Nottingham Forest after the major developments over his future at the club.

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After securing European football following a sensational first full season under Nuno Espirito Santo, it wasn’t surprising the club would be approached for it’s brightest stars.

Forest lost Anthony Elanga to Newcastle for a deal worth up to £55million (Sky Sports), suggesting other departures were to follow.

Both Danilo and Ramon Sosa left for Brazil, but the main focus was Gibbs-White’s links with Europa League champions Tottenham.

Spurs thought they had activated the £60m release clause in the playmaker’s contract, only for the England international to sign a three-year-deal two weeks later.

Now the highest earning player in the club’s history on £150,000-per-week, the ex-Wolves man will need to show why he is worth keeping.

Morgan Gibbs-White has signed a new contract committing to the club for another three years (Credit: Imago)

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According to the Daily Mail (31 July), the 25-year-old “may be made permanent Forest captain” following his new agreement in Nottingham.

The midfielder needs to “prove his boss [Marinakis] was correct to push the boat out for him” by stepping up his game.

Given his return of seven goals and eight assists in all competition last season, the former Sheffield player “effective task is to deliver double figures for goals and assists” in the new campaign.

In particular, the number 10 needs to be “even more central” both domestically and in Europe for Forest to repay the faith shown by Angelos Marinakis.

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The signing of Dan Ndoye from Bologna for a reported €40m (£34.6m) plus €5m (£4.3m) add-ons (Fabrizio Romano) will be music to the ears of the 25-year-old.

Part of the Coppa Italia winning side that ended their 51-year wait for a trophy, the Switzerland international stunned in Italy.

The winger bagged nine goals and six assists in all competitions last season and should be a like-for-like replacement for Elanga.

Dan Ndoye 2024-25 in all competitionsAppearances41Minutes played3022Goals9Assists6Key passes per-901.4Big chances created per-900.4Ndoye for Bologna last season (Source: Sofascore)

For the potential new Forest captain, this ilk of player will elevate his game as he looks to increase his goal involvement output next campaign.

Marinakis has placed immense faith in Gibbs-White to prove himself to the club, the fans and the board on why he deserved a huge pay rise.

If the Englishman can lead the Garibaldi to their first major trophy in 35 years, he’ll certainly pay back the investment and the faith in him from the Greek “father figure”.

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