Nottingham Forest may need to sell players during the summer after being penalized with a deduction of four points for breaching profit and sustainability regulations. The club exceeded their permitted threshold by £34.5m, but they are currently contesting the penalty.
One of Forest’s standout players in recent years has been Morgan Gibbs-White, who holds significant resale value following his acquisition from Wolves for nearly £40million in 2022. Football pundit Gary Lineker expressed his admiration for Gibbs-White and the player’s performances, while former professional footballer Micah Richards also praised the midfielder’s contributions during Forest’s victory over Fulham.
Despite speculation about potential interest from Arsenal and other clubs in acquiring Gibbs-White, Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has affirmed that the club is not considering offloading their key players. However, the possibility of a substantial transfer fee for the midfielder remains if Forest manages to secure their place in the league and avoid relegation.
This development has the potential to impact any transfer negotiations and the plans of interested clubs, including Arsenal, led by their transfer chief Edu.