Morgan Gibbs-White was an extremely linked player to Tottenham Hotspur throughout this summer window, Thomas Frank desperately wanting to win the Nottingham Forest star.
The 25 -year -old man, who recorded 15 goals and assists in the Premier League last season, seemed ready to move in the north of London at a given time – but an agreement failed at the 11th hour.
Despite the release of the liberation clause of 60 million pounds sterling in his contract at City Ground, it quickly appeared that the Reds were unhappy with the move, saying that the Lilywhites had made an illegal approach to its services.
The owner Evangelos Marinakis threatened legal action against Daniel Levy, who saw an agreement to evaporate, which led the player to sign a new three -year agreement in the East Midlands.
Without a doubt, missing the signature of English will be a bitter blow for the boss and the fans, but other targets have since been made to try to improve the current problem.
The last on the hunt for spurs for new talents this summer
Jack Grealish is a player who has been on Spurs’ radar in recent days, with discussions even with Manchester City to win the 29 -year -old on a temporary basis.
However, they could be ready to miss the former star of Aston Villa, Everton, apparently at the top of the race for his signature before the deadline of September 1.
They did not have to find far from other targets, turning their attention to the Grenish teammate, James McATEE, according to the last update of TBR Football.
They claim that the Lilywhites have already had interviews with the side of Pep Guardiola on a move for the 22 -year -old, which would be valued at 40 million pounds Sterling this summer.
However, this also indicates that they are not alone in their hunting in the midfielder midfielder, with Nottingham Forest wishing to add the young person to their ranks in the coming weeks.
Why the last target of the Spurs would be their response to Gibbs-White
The current boss Frank previously declared his admiration for Gibbs-White, which could make his signature a disappointment before the new season.
However, he should be considered positive, the hierarchy obviously wanting to support the new manager in his quest for success during his first year in charge.
These funds could easily go to other additions, desperately needing reinforcements in such an area after James Maddison underwent an LCA injury during the pre-season confrontation against Newcastle United.
It is essential that the club gets the right option to help push Frank’s side to an ascending trajectory, needing to assess all players currently on their radar.
However, McATEE should be a star at the top of the list, the youngster already highlighting the talent he has despite his limited action and his tender age.
By comparing his statistics to those of Gibbs-White, he managed to make him match in many key areas of the 2024/25 campaign, being potentially the own version of the Lilywhites of the Forest Talisman.
McATEE, which was labeled “exceptional” by the Boss Guardiola, posted a higher fire on the target precision rate, as well as a better objective and a better rate of aid by 90, undoubtedly a more effective option in front of the lens.
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How McATEE & MGW compare itself in the PL (2024/25) |
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Statistics (by 90) |
MCATEE |
People were |
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Played Games |
15 |
34 |
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Objectives and assists |
3 |
15 |
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Pulled on target precision |
35% |
34% |
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Objectives and assists by 90 |
0.77 |
0.22 |
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Precision |
80% |
78% |
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Carry in the last third |
1.7 |
1.6 |
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Cross finished |
2.1 |
1.4 |
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Key in the opposition box |
5.4 |
2.9 |
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Statistics via Fbref |
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He also obtained a better rate of successful completion, while making more doors in the last third, which could make him a more important threat to the opposition with the ball at his feet – strengthening the quality that Frank has at his disposal in the attack zones.
The domination of the star of the city is also reflected in his upper count of cross completed by 90, and medium touches in the opposition box – capable of providing the goods for others, while arriving at the end of the players who set it up in front of the goal.
40 million pounds sterling may seem to be a heavy sum for a player with only 15 league appearances last season, but he has already presented that he was better than Gibbs-White in various key areas.
If he can continue on the current track on which he is, he will turn into a much larger star than the number ten forest, with his signing potentially a disguised blessing.
