According to the Daily Mail, Gibbs White's failure to go to Portugal for training with Nottingham Forest was a personal reason, and it had nothing to do with the transfer transaction. Last Sunday, Gibbs White's partner Brittney DeVilliers revealed on social media that she had complications during her pregnancy and that the couple are looking forward to their second child.
Gibbs White is Tottenham's transfer target after North London club activated the 60 million termination clause in England's midfield contract, but the deal stalled due to Nottingham Forest's threat to report to the Premier League to Tottenham "illegal contact with players". Nottingham Forest is still expected to play with White later this week with his teammates.
It is reported that Tottenham Hotspur may send a second offer of about £65 million, but it is not clear whether this is enough to change Nottingham Forest's attitude. Nottingham Forest has lost key offensive player Ilanga this summer, who joined Newcastle for a transfer fee of £55m. If Gibbs White leaves, Nuno will have to readjust his offensive plan.