With Thomas Frank now at the helm, there’s a tangible sense of evolution at Tottenham. We’re shifting away from the predictability that crept in last season, and looking towards a more dynamic, tactically fluid side. The potential arrival of Morgan Gibbs-White from Forest – reportedly for around £60 million – might just be the clearest indicator yet of the club’s new direction. From a fan’s perspective, this is a signing that screams versatility, intensity, and creativity – the hallmarks of a Frank system.

Gibbs-White isn’t just a No.10 – he’s a hybrid attacking midfielder who can float across all advanced positions. He’s operated as a left-sided 8 in a midfield three, tucked in off the right as a wide playmaker, and even false nine on occasion. His intelligence off the ball and ability to occupy half-spaces makes him ideal for a side looking to overload zones and break through low blocks. Under Frank, who frequently employs 3-5-2 and 4-3-3 variations with rotational movement in midfield, MGW feels like a tactical dream.

Creatively, he brings real output. Seven goals and over ten assists last season in a Forest side who played defensive minded football, is no fluke. He’s among the top in the league for shot-creating actions and key passes. What I like most is how he plays between the lines: receives on the half-turn, draws defenders in, and releases runners with perfectly weighted through balls. With Maddison, Son, Kulusevski and Kudus around him, Gibbs-White has the technical ability and spatial awareness to link midfield to attack with real zip.

What separates him from the typical luxury No.10, though, is his defensive work rate. He presses with intent, snaps into tackles, and doesn’t shy away from duels – aerial or on the deck. That tenacity is something we’ve lacked at times, especially in the final third where pressing triggers often go unanswered. Frank demands energy out of possession, with aggressive counter-pressing and compact defensive blocks – and Gibbs-White fits that bill to a tee. He won’t just help us in transition; he’ll initiate it.

From a squad-building point of view, he gives us genuine tactical flexibility. In games where Maddison needs a rest or we switch to a box midfield, Gibbs-White can slot in seamlessly. Need a left-sided 8 to tuck inside while Udogie overlaps? He can do that. Need to pack the middle and push wing-backs high? He’s your man between the lines. He doesn’t just offer depth – he raises the technical floor of the side and opens up in-game tactical options we didn’t have last season.

All in all, this is exactly the sort of signing Spurs should be making. Premier League-proven and technically gifted, and tactically flexible. Under our new boss, Thomas Frank’s guidance, I genuinely believe Morgan Gibbs-White could go up another level. For us fans, it’s exciting to see the club moving towards intelligent recruitment with a clear tactical identity – and MGW might just be at the heart of it.