Tottenham Hotspur are still hoping to sign Morgan Gibbs-White despite the move being stalled.There were rumours that they are prepared to pay his £60 million release clause, but Nottingham Forest have decided to take legal action against the North London outfit because of an illegal approach for the player.Journalist Pete O’Rourke has now revealed on Football Insider that the situation is messy, but Tottenham are likely to overcome the hurdles and get the deal done soon. Spurs were keen on Gibbs-White last year as well.Morgan Gibbs-White move is likely to happen“I fully expect Morgan Gibbs-White to make the move to Tottenham,” he told Football Insider.“If the Isak and Ekitike situations are complicated, this Gibbs-White one is messy.“Spurs had gone and held talks with Gibbs-White, ready to activate that £60million release clause, and the player was ready to go and sign for Tottenham.“He was due to take a medical last week, it all happened that quickly. Then Forest obviously put these hurdles up to halt the deal.“Forest are obviously trying to delay things, but I fully expect the move to go through at some point.”The player is reportedly keen on the transfer as well. Even though Nottingham Forest are stalling the move, they are likely to be under pressure to sanction the departure eventually. More Stories / Latest NewsChelsea & Tottenham interested in signing star who’s available this summerJul 18 2025, 10:47Report: Tottenham backed to overcome ‘hurdles’ and sign star despite ‘messy’ situationJul 18 2025, 10:44Journalist claims Arsenal have made concrete approach for €25m transferJul 18 2025, 10:30Spurs need the Nottingham Forest starMorgan Gibbs-White has been in sensational form for Nottingham Forest (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA)Tottenham need more creativity and depth in the middle of the park, and the 25-year-old is capable of operating in multiple roles. He will add creativity, technical ability, and drive to the side. He is capable of operating in the number ten role as well as the flanks. His versatility will be a bonus for the North London outfit.The player will add goals and creativity to the side. He managed to find the back of the net seven times in the Premier League last season and produced 10 assists as well. He will not only help Spurs score more often, but he will also look to carve out opportunities for his teammates. James Maddison can be quite inconsistent, and Tottenham need more creativity from the central areas. Signing the 25-year-old makes a lot of sense. Gibbs-White is entering the peak years of his career, and he will look to join a bigger club where he can fight for trophies. If he manages to impress with Tottenham, he might be able to cement his place in the England squad as well.The post Report: Tottenham backed to overcome ‘hurdles’ and sign star despite ‘messy’ situation appeared first on CaughtOffside.