This article was originally published on www.si.com as Tottenham Accused of ‘Illegal Approach’ Over Morgan Gibbs-White Transfer. Nottingham Forest are reported to be considering legal action over what they believe to be an “illegal approach” from Tottenham Hotspur to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.

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

Nottingham Forest are considering legal action over an alleged illegal approach from Tottenham for Morgan Gibbs-White.

Tottenham Hotspur is slowly building a competitive team in the Premier League this summer as the London club is after top targets. Spurs have already secured the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and are now after Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White.

White’s move to Tottenham, while they consult their lawyers over potential legal action. SunSport understand Gibbs White, 25, is set for a

White, who has a £60m release clause, only for Nottingham Forest chiefs to now claim that an illegal approach was made for England midfielder

Forest are now considering legal action against Tottenham, and TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey can confirm what the feeling is like behind the respective scenes. Bailey has confirmed that Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is “furious” over how the situation has played out, and he “wants answers”.

Morgan Gibbs-White scored seven goals and registered 10 assists last season as Nottingham Forest qualified for Europe; Spurs are set to complete a deal for West Hams Mohammed Kudus as Thomas Frank loo

Sky Sports News are reporting Nottingham Forest's stance on the transfer of Morgan Gibbs-White to Tottenham Hotspur