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.

Tottenham ’s move for Morgan Gibbs-White has been thrown into significant doubt amid reports Nottingham Forest are considering legal action over a perceived illegal approach. Spurs on Thursday made progress on a deal for the Forest midfielder, who is understood to have a £60million release clause in his contract.