LONDON, Aug 19 — Nottingham Forest have signed midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a five-year deal, the newly promoted Premier League side announced today.
Forest did not provide details but British media reported they would pay an initial £25 million (RM133 million) for the 22-year-old, who has represented England from the Under-16 to Under-21 levels.
The deal for Gibbs-White, who will wear the number 10 jersey, could rise to £42.5 million when add-ons are included, reports added.
Wolves academy product Gibbs-White spent last season on loan at Sheffield United and scored 12 goals and provided 10 assists in 37 appearances.
Forest have been busy during the summer transfer window ahead of the September 1 deadline, bringing in 16 players including Jesse Lingard after his departure from Manchester United and Neco Williams from Liverpool.
Steve Cooper’s side lost 2-0 at Newcastle United in their league opener before beating West Ham United 1-0 last weekend. They travel to Everton tomorrow. — AFP
