{"id":43368,"date":"2026-02-17T03:52:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/man-city-pay-70m-fee-for-english-attacking-midfielder-but-face-competition-from-spurs\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T03:52:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:52:15","slug":"man-city-pay-70m-fee-for-english-attacking-midfielder-but-face-competition-from-spurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/man-city-pay-70m-fee-for-english-attacking-midfielder-but-face-competition-from-spurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Man City pay \u00a370m fee for English attacking midfielder but face competition from Spurs"},"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\/17\/man-city-pay-70m-fee-for-english-attacking-midfielder-but-face-competition-from-spurs\/#Manchester_City_have_long-term_interest_in_Gibbs-White\" >Manchester City have long-term interest in Gibbs-White<\/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\/17\/man-city-pay-70m-fee-for-english-attacking-midfielder-but-face-competition-from-spurs\/#Tottenham_remain_interested_in_Forest_midfielder\" >Tottenham remain interested in Forest midfielder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester City are reportedly preparing the groundwork for a major summer move for Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, according to Football Insider.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The England international, who is worth around \u00a370m, has once again emerged as a key target for elite clubs, with Tottenham also maintaining strong interest.<\/p>\n<p>Gibbs-White, who opted to extend his stay at Forest last year despite Spurs&#8217; progress, now finds himself at the center of another high-profile transfer debate.<\/p>\n<p>Pep Guardiola&#8217;s long-standing admiration for the midfielder is well-documented in recruitment circles, and City could be poised to test Forest&#8217;s resolve in the coming months.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_City_have_long-term_interest_in_Gibbs-White\"><\/span>Manchester City have long-term interest in Gibbs-White<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Man City have tracked Gibbs-White&#8217;s development over several seasons. The 26-year-old has developed into one of the Premier League&#8217;s most dynamic and creative midfielders.<\/p>\n<p>Comfortable operating as a number 10 or drifting into wider channels, he offers tactical flexibility, a trait that is highly valued in Guardiola&#8217;s system.<\/p>\n<p>The evolution of City&#8217;s midfield is an ongoing process. Gibbs-White&#8217;s profile has impressed those at the Etihad Stadium, with questions sometimes raised about depth and succession plans in the attacking midfield role.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to press aggressively, move the ball into the central zone and deliver decisive last passes makes him an attractive option for teams that value positional fluidity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tottenham_remain_interested_in_Forest_midfielder\"><\/span>Tottenham remain interested in Forest 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>Tottenham remain solid. Spurs had previously pursued Gibbs-White, but the player has committed his future to Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n<p>The decision was seen as a sign of loyalty and belief in the club&#8217;s project, but Tottenham&#8217;s interest remains undiminished.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs are actively pursuing increased creativity and consistency in advanced midfield areas.<\/p>\n<p>Gibbs-White&#8217;s leadership qualities and experience in England&#8217;s top flight will strengthen the attacking structure.<\/p>\n<p>Forest consider Gibbs-White to be central to their sporting vision. Since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers, he has become both a creative center on the pitch and an emotional leader.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Romano named as leading candidate to replace Guardiola at Man City<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City are reportedly preparing the groundwork for a major summer move for Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, according to Football Insider.The England international, who is worth around \u00a370m, has once again emerged as a key target for elite clubs, with Tottenham also maintaining strong interest. 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