Tottenham Hotspur dealt major blow as Morgan Gibbs-White signs new Nottingham Forest deal

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Morgan Gibbs-White has penned a new three-year deal at Nottingham Forest to end any uncertainty over his future.The 25-year-old looked to be heading to Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month after the north London outfit thought they had activated his £60million release clause.Gibbs-White has dealt Spurs a major blow by signing a new Forest dealGettySpurs had pencilled in a medical to take place, only for the deal to be put on hold.Forest lodged a legal complaint after believing the approach from Spurs was illegal.Thomas Frank’s side had held out hope that a transfer for the England international could be rescued.But Gibbs-White has instead pledged his long-term future to the Reds to keep him at the City Ground until 2028.It is believed that the player’s new deal does not contain a release clause.Speaking of his delight at his new deal, the midfielder told the club’s website: “I’ve felt at home at Forest from the moment I arrived.“The support from the fans, my teammates, and everyone around the club has been unbelievable.“I believe in what we’re building here – and with the backing of Mr Marinakis and the enormous ambition he has, I want to be part of making something special.“I’m excited for what’s to come.”Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has been desperate in keeping Gibbs-White at the club.Gibbs-White looked set to link up with Spurs this summerGettyAnd with the club to be taking part in their first European campaign in 30 years, he can count on the ex-Wolves star to play a starring role.Failing to contain his delight at being able to keep his prized asset at Forest, Marinakis said: “Morgan is a special player.Not just in terms of talent, but character and mentality.“He represents everything we want this football club to be: he is a winner, talented, ambitious, fearless, and proud.“There was significant interest from various clubs, but we were determined to build our future with Morgan at the heart of it. “I promised our fans we would not only compete, but grow stronger and stronger every season.Gibbs-White proved influential in Forest finishing in seventh spot in the 2024/25 seasonGetty“Today is another big step in that journey.”Gibbs-White showed his love for Forest during the club’s 0-0 draw with Monaco last weekend.As he headed down the tunnel after the first half, he turned towards the club’s fans where he clapped them and signalled a love heart in their direction.He is currently with his teammates in the Algarve as part of their pre-season camp in Portugal.