‘Surprising’ - Arsenal now want to sign 17 PL g-a Forest star as Fri morning update emerges from trusted source

Arsenal hold an interest in signing Nottingham Forest attacker Morgan Gibbs-White this summer, according to The Athletic.

The Gunners’ interest in the England international star has been dubbed ‘a more surprising development’ by the very trusted and reliable English outlet, and more updates are expected to emerge in the coming days.

Arsenal are now looking to add a creative midfielder to their squad ahead of next season, and Gibbs-White has emerged as a target after he ended 2024-25 with seven goals and ten assists in 34 Premier League games.

The 25-year-old weighed in with five goals and ten assists in 37 league games in 2023-24 and was involved in 13 goals in 37 league matches in 2022-23.

He has largely played behind a striker but is also capable of featuring on both wings and even as a number 9, and it appears Arsenal have been impressed with his performances over the last three seasons.

The Englishman boasts perfect crosses, laying key passes and is also brilliant in taking set-pieces, and he could be a great addition to the Gunners midfield.

However, whether Forest will be open to selling such an important player remains to be seen, and the North Londoners may need to part with top dollar to have any chance of tempting them into doing business.

The opportunity to play regular Champions League football and challenge for major silverware every season would appeal to Gibbs-White, and joining Arsenal could be very tempting to him.

He will not be guaranteed an immediate spot in the starting XI given the stars available to Gunners manager Mikel Arteta in attack, and it is unknown if he would be open to the fierce competition regularly ongoing for playing opportunities at the Emirates Stadium club.

Arsenal see Ethan Nwaneri’s future in central areas rather than on the flank, and the arrival of the Forest star could reduce his playing time.

The club also have emerging teenage sensation Max Dowman to consider as they look to integrate him into the first-team, but Arteta wants players capable of helping him to win titles right now, and the Spaniard has some huge decisions to make in the coming weeks.

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