Morgan Gibbs-White to Man United update after ‘surprise’ Nottingham Forest twist
Morgan Gibbs-White is not set to join Man United in this transfer window amid uncertainty around his future at Nottingham Forest, sources have told Football Insider.
The 26-year-old was a standout for Forest throughout 2025-26 after signing a new contract last summer.
Gibbs-White was close to joining Spurs before penning fresh terms at the City Ground, and has been linked with a move away again over the last few months.
Forest intend to keep hold of the 26-year-old after he ended last season with 15 Premier League goals, but missed out on England's World Cup squad.
Man United have been linked with a move, but as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast, they will not be signing Gibbs-White this summer.
Several other top European clubs are vying for his signature with less than a month to go until the window slams shut.
Man United decide against Morgan Gibbs-White approach as Bruno Fernandes stays
Fernandes has been touted to leave Old Trafford over the last few windows, but he is not going anywhere this summer.
Michael Carrick is content with his attacking midfield depth without Gibbs-White, while the Forest star is unlikely to settle for being a bench player if he makes a move before the new season.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "I'd be very surprised if Man United were to move for him in this window. With United having Bruno Fernandes there and there obviously being a huge price tag on Gibbs-White's head as well, I don't think it's something that they will be looking at this summer."
Which clubs are keen on signing Gibbs-White?
Gibbs-White has changed agents this summer, leading to more speculation about his future potentially lying away from the City Ground.
The Daily Mail recently claimed that Bayern Munich have entered the race to sign him, with a move possibly set to accelerate in the coming weeks.
Sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Aston Villa are ready to fork out a huge fee to land Gibbs-White in a shock deal.
Gibbs-White is open to joining Spurs, as revealed by Football Insider, with the club continuing to hold an interest despite being snubbed last summer.