Tottenham's to-do list: Morgan Gibbs-White resolution amid midfield overhaul

It’s been a busy week for Tottenham as their summer transfer plans begin to take shape.

Permanent moves for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel have already been confirmed following their loan spells, while teenager Luka Vuskovic’s transfer was finalised after a deal had originally been agreed back in 2023. In the past week, young centre-back Kota Takai has been announced, while Mohammed Kudus was unveiled following his move from West Ham.

That said, there is still plenty of work to do as new manager Thomas Frank looks to stamp his authority on the squad he inherited from Ange Postecoglou. Despite the club’s underwhelming Premier League finish last season, their Europa League triumph has left them in a strong position, with Champions League football secured for the coming campaign.

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Here, football.london takes a look at the work Spurs still need to complete this summer...

Gibbs-White resolution

Following Kudus’ announcement last week, news also emerged that Spurs were closing in on Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White. The London club had triggered his £60m release clause, and he was expected to undergo a medical on Friday.

However, the deal was thrown into doubt after Forest reportedly sought legal advice and are considering action over an alleged illegal approach. They claim Spurs did not have permission to speak with Gibbs-White and that a breach of confidentiality occurred regarding his release clause.

While Spurs remain intent on completing the move, they’ll be cautious about letting the situation drag into a lengthy saga. A delay doesn’t necessarily signal the end of the deal, but the club cannot afford to become entangled in a legal dispute that distracts from other business.

Yoane Wissa deal

Despite Kudus’ arrival, Spurs continue to be linked with additional forward options. One name frequently mentioned - and well known to the manager - is Brentford’s Yoane Wissa.

The 28-year-old scored 20 goals and provided five assists across all competitions last season and is now entering the final 12 months of his contract at the Gtech Community Stadium. However, any move may prove tricky for Spurs, as Bryan Mbeumo is also expected to depart amid interest from Manchester United, and Brentford may be reluctant to lose two key attackers in one window.

Midfield changes

Beyond the potential Gibbs-White signing, questions remain over Spurs’ midfield. Yves Bissouma has been linked with a move away this summer, meaning reinforcements in the middle of the park may be required.

Several names have been mentioned in recent weeks, including Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, former Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, and Bayern Munich’s Joao Palhinha. What happens with Gibbs-White could prove decisive, but Spurs cannot afford to overlook the need to strengthen their defensive midfield options.