Morgan Gibbs-White is coming off the most successful week of his career.
Capped by England for the first time against the Republic of Ireland, Gibbs-White became the first Nottingham Forest player to feature for the Three Lions this century.
He returned to club duty Nottingham Forest and tasted more history as played a major role in their first win at Liverpool since 1969.
Gibbs-White was welcomed back with open arms by Forest, and the club are ready to reward him in light of him becoming a full international.
Nottingham Forest ready for Gibbs-White contract talks
HITC understands that Nottingham Forest are ready to hold talks with Morgan Gibbs-White about a new contract.
The newly capped England international has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most feared attacking midfielders since arriving from Wolves in 2022.
Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo hailed Gibbs-White after his England debut and HITC understands that he has encouraged them to open talks over a new deal.
“It helps, it doesn’t change much because Morgan is always 100 per cent focused,” said Nuno. “But it helps, he is happy, enjoying his football and I see a happy boy. That’s important.
“We, as a club, are very proud, not only for him, but all the players we have seen on international duty. We are delighted for them.”
He was of interest to Newcastle and Tottenham over the summer, but they are not alone in their admiration of the 24-year-old.
Manchester City are huge admirers of Forest man
HITC can reveal that Manchester City are keeping close tabs on Gibbs-White and have been compiling a detailed dossier.
We are told that City’s scouting network are huge admirers of Gibbs-White.
Forest remain ambitious and would like to keep Gibbs-White at the club and they are prepared to offer him a substantial pay-rise given his new status as an England international.
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