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Morgan Gibbs-White has been at Forest since 2022 Nottingham Forest are considering legal action over Tottenham's interest in midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, sources have told BBC Sport. Forest are believed to be looking at whether a specific confidentiality agreement in the £60m release clause in Gibbs-White's contract has been breached. BBC Sport reported on Thursday that Gibbs-White was set to have a medical on Friday as Spurs look to trigger that release clause. Sources have told BBC Sport that Forest are furious at Tottenham's conduct in their pursuit of the England international, and they insist Forest's threat to take legal action is genuine. It is understood Forest insist they have not given Spurs permission to speak to Gibbs-White and are willing to go to whatever lengths required to prevent the transfer taking place. Under Premier League rules clubs are not allowed to talk to players under contract with another team unless they have permission. Tottenham are aware of the situation but are still hopeful a deal can be concluded. Gibbs-White joined Forest from Wolves in a move worth up to £42. 5m in August 2022, on a five-year deal. He has made 118 appearances in three years at Forest, scoring 18 goals and providing 28 assists. He made his England debut as a substitute in the Nations League win over the Republic of Ireland in September under interim manager Lee Carsley, with his most recent appearance coming off the bench in the 3-1 friendly defeat by Senegal at the City Ground under new boss Thomas Tuchel. Tottenham have already signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55m this week. Gibbs-White's team-mate Anthony Elanga is close to joining Newcastle for £55m. Latest Nottingham Forest news, analysis and fan views Get Nottingham Forest news sent straight to your phone Woakes takes huge wicket of India captain Gill Wimbledon semi-finals: Dominant Sinner closing in on two-set lead over Djokovic Palace demoted from Europa League over ownership rules Tackling the taboos around later-life love A classic Desert Island Discs chat with Ricky Gervais Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father How 7/7 transformed Britain's fight against terrorism The British sprinter who was faster than Lyles and Gout at 14 Henry Pollock and the rise of the light loose forward How are Spurs funding spending spree - and where would signings fit in? 'Insect invasion! ' - Ladybirds stop play at Lord's Video'Insect invasion! ' - Ladybirds stop play at Lord's Sabalenka & Swiatek make best shots of Wimbledon day 11. Video Sabalenka & Swiatek make best shots of Wimbledon day 11 Capsey wants to be 'best batter in the world' The Wimbledon finalist who lost in qualifying last year Is Verstappen more likely to stay at Red Bull with Horner gone? How striker-turned-keeper Hampton's 'unreal' passes boost England In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week The 12 content creators vying to be BBC's new football expert Tour de France - stage-by-stage guide and results The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.