Arsenal are targeting Morgan Gibbs-White as a potential alternative to Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers in their pursuit of extra attacking quality this summer.
The Gunners have identified the Nottingham Forest captain as a player who could add creativity, goals, and flexibility to Mikel Arteta’s squad in the final third.
According to The Sun, Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the England international, meaning Arsenal face a serious fight to secure his signature.
Gibbs-White is not a conventional winger or a traditional number ten, operating instead as a roaming attacking midfielder who presses aggressively and creates chances.
His numbers over the past season underline exactly why clubs of this stature are taking notice of the 23-year-old.
Gibbs-White scored 18 goals across all competitions last season, including 15 in the Premier League, making him one of the division’s most productive attacking midfielders.
That level of output is particularly impressive for a player who does not operate as a recognised centre-forward week in, week out.
For Arsenal, his versatility is a major selling point, as he could rotate with Martin Ødegaard or function as a left-sided attacking option against deep defensive blocks.
Arteta already has technically gifted players in his squad, but Gibbs-White offers a more direct and combative personality that could prove valuable in tight matches.
The England midfielder plays with an edge and brings a sense of chaos that Arsenal have sometimes lacked when breaking down organised defensive structures.
Nottingham Forest’s strong negotiating position complicates the situation considerably, as Gibbs-White recently signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2028.
Forest are therefore under no obligation to accept a cut-price offer, and will almost certainly demand a significant transfer fee for their captain.
PSG’s involvement makes the financial landscape even more challenging, given that the French giants have the resources to quickly escalate any asking price.
Arsenal’s interest in Gibbs-White only materialises as a realistic option if the fee attached to any deal remains within reasonable bounds for the club.
He is Premier League-proven, still young enough to develop further, and brings the kind of direct, creative quality that Arteta’s side have been searching for.
