‘Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey will replace Morgan Gibbs-White at Nottingham Forest’
Nottingham Forest are interested in Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey as they look to bolster their options amid the Morgan Gibbs-White transfer saga.
After enjoying a largely impressive campaign last season, Forest have already lost Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are set for yet another difficult departure amid Tottenham’s advances for Gibbs-White.
Football Insider have exclusively revealed that Gibbs-White is still set to join Spurs even though Nottingham Forest have protested against the North London side who activated the attacking midfielder’s £60 million release clause.
Ramsey tipped to succeed at Nottingham Forest after Aston Villa exit
Gibbs-White played an integral role as Nottingham Forest secured European football last term, notching seven goals and eight assists in 38 Premier League appearances.
Meanwhile, Ramsey played a minor role in Aston Villa’s largely impressive season, making just 19 top-flight starts.
According to The Telegraph [15 July], Forest have made Ramsey their top transfer target ahead of next campaign.
Speaking about the City Ground outfit’s interest in the 24-year-old live on talkSPORT on Wednesday, 16 July, Ray Parlour said: “They need another midfielder now, don’t they?
“If Gibbs-White does go, which he hasn’t done yet, but it will happen somewhere along the line.
“It’s another opportunity for him isn’t it? For me if you’re not playing on a regular basis, I would go Forest all day long. I would say that’s a good move for Forest as well.”
Ramsey set to shine at Forest
Football Insider verdict
Although Gibbs-White’s move to Tottenham has been delayed because Nottingham Forest want to take legal action, the former Wolves man is still set to join Thomas Frank’s side ahead of next season.
| Jacob Ramsey stats | Premier League 2024/25 |
| Appearances | 29 |
| Starts | 19 |
| Goals | 1 |
As outlined by Parlour, the 25-year-old’s exit would mean that Espirito Santo would need to acquire a suitable replacement, with the East Midlands club vying for yet another successful campaign.
Meanwhile, Ramsey has endured a lack of game time over the last two seasons, but he managed a respectable return of six goals and eight assists when Aston Villa trusted him with more minutes in 2022/23.
Those exploits suggest that the Villa academy graduate would be a great option for Nottingham Forest, once the East Midlands club reluctantly part company with Gibbs-White.
The fact that Espirito Santo’s side have identified Ramsey as such a key target suggests that they are prepared for Gibbs-White’s exit despite their protestations.