{"id":42691,"date":"2026-02-11T06:02:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/aston-villa-considering-transfer-for-26-year-old-england-midfielder\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T06:02:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:02:49","slug":"aston-villa-considering-transfer-for-26-year-old-england-midfielder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/aston-villa-considering-transfer-for-26-year-old-england-midfielder\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa considering transfer for 26-year-old England midfielder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/aston-villa-considering-transfer-for-26-year-old-england-midfielder\/#Gibbs-White_is_a_key_figure_at_the_City_Ground\" >Gibbs-White is a key figure at the City Ground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/aston-villa-considering-transfer-for-26-year-old-england-midfielder\/#Why_Aston_Villa_are_interested_in_midfielder\" >Why Aston Villa are interested in midfielder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Morgan Gibbs-White could once again be at the center of summer transfer speculation, with Aston Villa reportedly positioning themselves as leading candidates for the Nottingham Forest midfielder.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to TEAMtalk, Villa believe the 26-year-old England international is a strong tactical fit for Unai Emery&#8217;s evolving project at Villa Park.<\/p>\n<p>Gibbs-White has been here before. He was almost set to join Tottenham last summer, but has committed his future to Forest by signing a new long-term contract.<\/p>\n<p>The extension, which runs until 2028, strengthens Forest&#8217;s negotiating position and underlines his importance to the club.<\/p>\n<p>However, renewed interest suggests his situation could resurface in this summer&#8217;s transfer window.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gibbs-White_is_a_key_figure_at_the_City_Ground\"><\/span>Gibbs-White is a key figure at the City Ground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2022, Gibbs-White has become Nottingham Forest&#8217;s creative focal point.<\/p>\n<p>With more than 150 appearances and 25 goals under his belt, he has a combination of technical flair and leadership qualities that have helped him rise to prominence within the team.<\/p>\n<p>His six senior caps for England further reflect his progress in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Forest view him as one of their most valuable assets and any potential deal would require a hefty offer.<\/p>\n<p>Reports suggest Villa&#8217;s interest is unrelated to Forest&#8217;s league position, with the Birmingham club evaluating the move from a long-term perspective.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Aston_Villa_are_interested_in_midfielder\"><\/span>Why Aston Villa are interested in midfielder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Morgan Gibbs-White at Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham (Photo by Ryan Pierse\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At Aston Villa, manager Unai Emery continues to hone his team to compete at the top end.<\/p>\n<p>Villa currently sit third behind Arsenal and Manchester City, nine points off the top of the table but still firmly in the title race.<\/p>\n<p>Speculation over Morgan Rodgers&#8217; future has led the club to consider contingency plans, but Gibbs-White&#8217;s versatility to operate as a number 10, wide playmaker or deep midfielder makes him an attractive option.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to move forward with the ball and create chances could complement Emery&#8217;s fluid attacking structure.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Leeds United&#8217;s rivals Tottenham and Aston Villa sign player manager Guardiola praises as &#8220;unbelievable&#8221; <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Morgan Gibbs-White could once again be at the center of summer transfer speculation, with Aston Villa reportedly positioning themselves as leading candidates for the Nottingham Forest midfielder.According to TEAMtalk, Villa believe the 26-year-old England international is a strong tactical fit for Unai Emery&#8217;s evolving project at Villa Park. Gibbs-White has been here before. 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