Moving for Gibbs-White from Forest signals that Thomas Frank is planning to lean into the counter-attacking potential in his new side

The potential shirt numbers Morgan Gibbs-White could wear at Tottenham after the north London club completing a stunning move for the England international.

Tottenham ’s move for Morgan Gibbs-White has been thrown into significant doubt amid reports Nottingham Forest are considering legal action over a perceived illegal approach. Spurs on Thursday made progress on a deal for the Forest midfielder, who is understood to have a £60million release clause in his contract.