- Gibbs-White, meanwhile, has strengthened his reputation with standout displays for Forest
- Former United striker Louis Saha recently suggested that Cole Palmer could be an ideal successor if Fernandes departs
- He has continued to deliver solid numbers this term
Manchester United are said to be weighing up a summer approach for Morgan Gibbs-White, with reports suggesting they could activate the £60 million release clause in his contract at Nottingham Forest.
The England international recently committed his future to Forest after attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur during a previous transfer window, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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However, fresh speculation indicates that United are now among several Premier League clubs monitoring his situation ahead of the off-season.
Uncertainty also surrounds the future of United captain Bruno Fernandes. Despite being one of the club’s most influential players since arriving in 2020, the Portuguese midfielder has been linked with a potential move away from Old Trafford.
Interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League has been mentioned, while rumours of a switch to Real Madrid have reportedly cooled.
Former United striker Louis Saha recently suggested that Cole Palmer could be an ideal successor if Fernandes departs. Palmer, currently at Chelsea, has impressed with his adaptability in attack and consistent performances, earning praise for his maturity and reliability at a young age.
Gibbs-White, meanwhile, has strengthened his reputation with standout displays for Forest. He played a key role in helping the club secure Europa League qualification last season under former manager Nuno Espirito Santo, contributing goals and assists across the campaign.
He has continued to deliver solid numbers this term, including notable performances in European competition.
Financial considerations could influence United’s decision-making. The club is believed to be keen on maintaining the revised wage structure introduced in recent transfer dealings.
Recent arrivals such as Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko reportedly signed contracts worth around £150,000 per week, and any new addition would likely need to align with that framework.
United is also expected to focus on reducing its wage bill. Veteran midfielder Casemiro is set to leave at the end of the season, while the futures of Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at Barcelona, Jadon Sancho, and Harry Maguire remain unclear.
Competition for Gibbs-White’s signature could be intense. Alongside United, both Tottenham and local rivals Manchester City are understood to admire the midfielder, with City potentially able to offer more lucrative personal terms.
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