AliousGary Lineker Heaps Praise on Forest’s £25m Star Morgan Gibbs-White Amid Man City Transfer Buzz
Nottingham Forest reignited their Champions League ambitions with a convincing win over a sluggish West Ham United at the London Stadium, putting recent setbacks firmly behind them. After dropping points against already-relegated Leicester City and suffering a major blow with Taiwo Awoniyi’s serious injury, Forest bounced back in style—delivering a performance full of intent and unity.
The match saw standout contributions from several players, but it was **Morgan Gibbs-White** who truly stole the spotlight. The midfielder, wearing the captain’s armband, set the tone with a goal capitalizing on a costly error by West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. His leadership, energy, and composure were central to Forest’s 2–0 victory, the second goal coming after a lengthy VAR decision that even left Jamie Carragher puzzled.
Following the win, pundit **Gary Lineker** couldn’t hide his admiration. Speaking on *The Rest is Football*, Lineker described Gibbs-White as a player “blossoming into a really, really fine footballer.” He also dropped a tantalizing hint: “Heavy rumours about Manchester City coming in for him, Micah.” Co-host **Micah Richards** confirmed hearing the same whispers, adding fuel to the growing speculation that Pep Guardiola may be eyeing the Forest star.
Now 25, Gibbs-White has evolved into a complete, mature midfielder—one who not only influences matches but carries the team during key moments. His stats against West Ham reflected that: relentless pressing, intelligent movement, and a decisive goal. Manchester City may be circling, but if Forest secure a Champions League berth, Gibbs-White could be tempted to continue his upward trajectory at a club where he’s the focal point.
Nevertheless, with Premier League clubs bracing for the summer’s Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR), Forest may face pressure to cash in—especially if a sizable offer arrives. As the summer window nears, all eyes will be on how the club handles interest in their £25 million talisman, especially from a team as stacked and ambitious as City.
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