Fabrizio Romano drops major update on Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White amid Man City interest
Morgan Gibbs-White has been one of Nottingham Forest’s best players this season.
Nottingham Forest have upset the applecart this term as they’re fighting for a spot in the Champions League next season.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s men reside outside of the top five on goal difference ahead of their clash against Crystal Palace on Monday night.
Morgan Gibbs-White has been a key part of their success and his form has alerted Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
It’s understood that Man City see Gibbs-White as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne
, who is set to leave the club at the end of the season.
And now, Fabrizio Romano has just shared a major update on the Forest playmaker.
Man City step up interest in Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White
Morgan Gibbs-White has registered 14 goal involvements for Nottingham Forest this season, which has seen him become an England international.
Wayne Rooney recently said Gibbs-White has been better than Bruno Fernandes this term, which is high praise indeed.
Forest are hopeful they’ll be able to retain his signature but that now seems even more difficult after Fabrizio Romano’s latest update.
The transfer specialist understands that Man City are ready to advance in their attempts to sign Gibbs-White, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.
Forest already have their eye on a Gibbs-White replacement
Whilst Forest are desperate to fend off interest in Gibbs-White, it does seem as though there’s an acceptance that he will leave.
Such is why the club are already drawing up a list of targets who could replace his skillset and quality in the final third.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly eyeing James McAtee, who’s enjoyed a productive season for Man City despite playing a bit-part role.
The England under-21 international has netted seven goals in all competitions, which is certainly a respectable tally.
Nottingham Forest travel to Crystal Palace on Monday Night in a crucial game in the Premier League.
Following Forest’s 2-0 defeat against Brentford on Thursday at the City Ground, the Reds must bounce back if they are to qualify for the Champions League next season.
However, the Eagles will be on a high after demolishing Aston Villa last time out to reach the FA Cup Final.
Selhurst Park is also a notoriously difficult place to go to, something both Paul Merson and Chris Sutton have factored into their predictions for the contest.
Paul Merson and Chris Sutton predict Nottingham Forest to draw at Crystal Palace
Speaking to BBC Sport ahead of the game, Sutton said: “Crystal Palace will be on a high after booking their place in the FA Cup final, so this is another very tricky game for Nottingham Forest.
“Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will have to be stubborn and resolute to get anything at Selhurst Park. They have shown that kind of character plenty of times already this season, but they really need it now.”
The former Premier League winner added: “I can see my boyhood team Forest dropping more points here,” ultimately predicting the game to finish 1-1.
