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James Murray

Fri 8 August 2025 7:00, UK

Evangelos Marinakis has made Nottingham Forest look stronger than Newcastle United following his approach to the Morgan Gibbs-White situation – but only because Tottenham refused to bow to one specific demand. 

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Tottenham moved to sign Gibbs-White, 25, last month as they looked set to trigger the £60million release clause in his contract.

After the deal was agreed, Forest owner Marinakis said: “There was significant interest from various clubs, but we were determined to build our future with Morgan at the heart of it.

Gibbs-White revealed he is “excited for what’s to come” after penning his new deal as he believes Marinakis has “enormous” ambitions at the City Ground.

“If you contrast the approach taken by Marinakis with Gibbs-White versus the approach taken so far with Isak, Marinakis has made Nottingham Forest look strong and a club that won’t be thrown around by other teams.

“I’m very surprised by Newcastle, but that’s how it looks at the moment.”

Newcastle are facing a battle to keep hold of Alexander Isak this summer (Credit: Imago)

In terms of a potential incoming at the City Ground, Football Insider revealed on 3 August Forest have been told a £35million offer will be accepted for James McAtee.

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