Morgan Gibbs-White is on the verge of a £70M summer transfer to Manchester City, with the Etihad Stadium outfit given the green light to sign the England international.
What happened?
Manchester City identified Morgan Gibbs-White as a key target last summer, but pulled out of the race due to Nottingham Forest's hefty asking price.
The club instead prioritized deals for Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders, but are now set to revisit their interest in Gibbs-White.
Why it matters for Morgan Gibbs-White
Gibbs-White's current club, Nottingham Forest, have endured a difficult season, parting company with managers Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche.
The playmaker is expected to leave Forest at the end of the season to progress his career, with Manchester City and Tottenham among the suitors.
Pete O'Rourke, speaking on Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast, said Gibbs-White will have no shortage of interest if he wants to leave Nottingham Forest.
What comes next?
Gibbs-White will be vying for a strong finish to the season to receive a call-up to the England squad for the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
But it is highly likely that the Englishman will not be playing for Forest next term, with a big money deal required to secure his services.
Manchester City's interest in Gibbs-White is long-standing, with the club having admired the player for some time.
Gibbs-White attracted strong interest from Tottenham in the closing weeks of the recent summer transfer window, but a deal broke down at the eleventh hour.
The 26-year-old signed a new deal at the City Ground, but is now set to leave the club in search of a new challenge.
Nottingham Forest's asking price for Gibbs-White is expected to be around £60-70 million, with several Premier League clubs likely to be interested in the player.
Gibbs-White's departure from Forest would be a significant blow to the club, but the player is eager to progress his career and test himself at a higher level.
Manchester City's pursuit of Gibbs-White is a testament to the player's quality and the club's desire to strengthen their attacking midfield options.