Manchester City are reportedly setting their sights on Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White as a potential addition to their midfield ranks this summer.
With the confirmation about ‘s future at the Etihad, City are actively scouting creative midfielders capable of filling the sizable void the Belgian maestro will leave and Gibbs-White has emerged as a leading candidate. The 25-year-old has been instrumental for Nottingham Forest this season, racking up five goals and nine assists in the Premier League while showcasing versatility, leadership, and flair in the final third. His performances have not only helped Forest climb to an impressive third place in the league standings, firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification, but have also earned him his first senior England cap.
Nottingham Forest, aware of the growing interest in their midfield talisman, have reportedly slapped a hefty 100 million pounds price tag on Gibbs-White. The valuation reflects both his impact at the City Ground and the premium attached to top homegrown talents in the current market. This scenario mirrors Manchester City’s previous record-breaking move for Jack Grealish, highlighting the club’s willingness to invest heavily in domestic players who fit their system.
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Danny Murphy heaps praises for Morgan Gibbs-White
City’s new sporting director, Hugo Viana, is believed to be personally overseeing the search for De Bruyne’s successor. Gibbs-White’s name features prominently on the shortlist, alongside other creative talents like Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz. Former England international Danny Murphy has also weighed in, praising Gibbs-White’s adaptability and intelligence on the pitch, noting that his ability to operate across multiple midfield roles could make him an ideal fit for Pep Guardiola’s fluid system.
As City prepare for life beyond their iconic playmaker, investing in a dynamic, homegrown talent like Gibbs-White aligns with both their immediate ambitions and long-term strategy. With the summer transfer window approaching, all eyes will be on how this story develops. Nottingham Forest, enjoying one of their strongest seasons in recent memory, will be keen to retain their star man, but the lure of playing under Guardiola and competing for major honors could prove hard to resist.