Man City Told '£70m' Morgan Gibbs-White Offer Will Be Accepted

Manchester City have been informed that a £70 million offer for Nottingham Forest's star midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White would be accepted, according to sources.[5][1]

The 25-year-old England international has agreed personal terms with City, positioning them strongly in the race for his signature amid ongoing club-to-club negotiations.[1] Forest are holding out for around £70m for Gibbs-White, who has two years left on his contract and has been a key performer at the City Ground, helping Forest qualify for Europe last season with 7 goals and 10-11 assists.[1][3]

City view Gibbs-White as a potent addition to their attacking midfield, particularly as they plan for life after Kevin De Bruyne. Potential squad changes include James McAtee's £25-30m exit and possible departures of Nico Gonzalez or others, creating space.[1] Pep Guardiola has already signed midfielders like Ryan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, and Sverre Nypan, but Gibbs-White remains a target despite some viewing Cherki as a cheaper alternative.[2]

The transfer saga intensified with Tottenham Hotspur triggering Gibbs-White's £60m release clause and him undergoing a medical, but talks stalled after Forest accused Spurs of an "illegal approach."[3][2] Owner Evangelos Marinakis prefers a sale to City over Spurs, believing City meets Gibbs-White's desire for a "certain level of club," fueled by frustration with Tottenham.[2][4]

Forest face financial pressures, with Anthony Elanga's £55m move to Newcastle imminent, making an attractive City bid hard to refuse despite recent midfield additions elsewhere.[1][3] Gibbs-White has decided on a move to the Etihad as City rebuild post a disappointing 2024-25 season. The window closes September 1, with potential first-team exits to follow.[1]

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