Morgan Gibbs-White has been added to Arsenal's transfer shortlist as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen the Premier League champions' attack. The Gunners boss is wasting no time in planning for Arsenal's title defence.
What happened?
Arsenal's priority target is Aston Villa's Rogers, but a move for him will not be cheap, with Villa expected to hold out for a fee that could rise toward the £100 million mark.
Morgan Gibbs-White suffered heartbreak on the international stage after being overlooked by Thomas Tuchel for England's World Cup squad. He expressed his frustration, stating: “I know myself that I have done more than enough to be in the squad.
Why it matters for Morgan Gibbs-White
A potential move to the Emirates could be the perfect way for Morgan Gibbs-White to prove Thomas Tuchel wrong. The playmaker's tally of 15 Premier League goals made him the second highest-scoring Englishman in the division.
Morgan Gibbs-White signed a long-term deal with Forest through 2028, but the club's owner Evangelos Marinakis remains determined to keep his best players at the City Ground. Paris Saint-Germain are also keeping tabs on Rogers.
What comes next?
The situation is further complicated by interest in another Forest star, Elliot Anderson, who is the subject of widespread transfer speculation, with Manchester City and Manchester United linked to the £100m-rated midfielder. Forest boss Vítor Pereira has admitted that while he wants to keep his core squad, he said the "market is the market."
Thomas Tuchel defended his decision to leave Morgan Gibbs-White at home for the summer, insisting that his choices were based on tactical balance rather than individual statistics or previous reputations. Morgan Gibbs-White will be looking to prove him wrong with a strong performance next season.
The transfer battle for Morgan Gibbs-White is heating up, with Arsenal facing competition from other European heavyweights. The Gunners will need to act fast if they want to secure the playmaker's services. Morgan Gibbs-White's future remains uncertain, but one thing is clear - he will be a key player in the transfer market this summer.