Tottenham thought they were on the verge of signing Morgan Gibbs-White. Nottingham Forest had other ideas — and let’s just say the talks didn’t end with a handshake. Spurs believed they had met a £60 million release clause in the midfielder’s contract. But Forest were quick to slam the brakes.

Tottenham Hotspur offered a release clause-triggering £60million for Morgan Gibbs-White, but Nottingham Forest would reportedly prefer selling to Manchester City

Nottingham Forest have blocked Tottenham's attempts to sign Morgan Gibbs-White after accusing them of making an illegal approach for the England international.