Amid rumours that Manchester City have set their sights on signing Morgan Gibbs-White this summer, Nottingham Forest have now reportedly made contact to sign a potential replacement.
Nottingham Forest could lose Gibbs-White
Whilst there’s no denying that Nottingham Forest have enjoyed an excellent season, they could yet be forced to pay the ultimate price for success in the Premier League when clubs come calling for their top players. It’s the price that many others before them have paid and one that they may now have to pay at the cost of Gibbs-White.
The talented midfielder has reportedly found himself on Manchester City’s radar, with the Citizens leading the race to secure his signature in a stunning £100m move this summer. The interest in the former Wolverhampton Wanderers man should come as little shock, though, following such an impressive campaign at the City Ground.
Gibbs-White, like many of his teammates, has found himself at the centre of praise throughout the season, with Jamie Carragher even including him in his Monday Night Football Team of the Season.
When asked about his midfield selection, the Liverpool legend said: “I’m going to go with Morgan Gibbs-White. I think he’s been fantastic. I think Forest have been brilliant, but, for me, I think he’s a very underrated player.”
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Just how Nottingham Forest replace such a player is the big question as the summer transfer window approaches. With European football to balance alongside domestic action, it’s a decision they must get right at the City Ground. On that front, a list of targets is already emerging too, which includes one impressive attacking midfielder.
According to TeamTalk, Nottingham Forest have now made contact to sign Martin Baturina, requesting information on what it would take to secure the Dinamo Zagreb star. In a deal that would reportedly cost them around €25m (£21m), those at the City Ground could land an instant replacement for Gibbs-White by signing Baturina this summer.
A player who has been compared to legendary midfielder Luka Modric, Baturina could be set to follow his countryman to the Premier League in the hope of one day also becoming a Real Madrid icon. Whether that move comes courtesy of Nottingham Forest will certainly be interesting to see. There’s no doubt that he has the quality to step into Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.
Since analyst Ben Mattinson described him as “gifted” last summer, Baturina has only kicked on and scored six goals whilst creating another 12 in all competitions for Zagreb this season.
