Bayern Munich have set their sights on Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White as a potential midfield reinforcement. According to the Daily Mail, the Bundesliga champions are considering a move for the 26-year-old if Michael Olise joins Real Madrid. Gibbs-White impressed in the second half of the 2025-26 season, scoring 15 goals and providing four assists in 37 league games. Currently sidelined: Lennart Karl, Serge Gnabry.
Why is Gibbs-White a target for Bayern Munich?
The England international could bolster Bayern’s midfield, especially with departures like Leon Goretzka leaving gaps. Gibbs-White, who joined Forest in 2022, signed a new £100,000-per-week deal last summer after Tottenham’s interest. Nottingham Forest value him at around £125m, using Elliot Anderson’s £116m move to Manchester City as a benchmark.
Who else is competing for his signature?
Chelsea had shown growing interest earlier this summer, but Gibbs-White wants Champions League football, likely ruling out a Stamford Bridge move. Manchester United and Manchester City have been linked in the past, yet no serious bids have emerged. Forest are reluctant to sell unless an irresistible offer arrives. Under Oliver Glasner, Gibbs-White could continue his development, much like Olise and Eberechi Eze did at Crystal Palace.
What does this mean for Bayern Munich’s transfer plans?
Bayern could benefit from Premier League clubs’ tendency to sell stars abroad rather than to domestic rivals. However, any deal would require a massive fee. For Gibbs-White, a move could also boost his England prospects after missing the 2026 World Cup squad.
