Tottenham thought they were on the verge of signing Morgan Gibbs-White. Nottingham Forest had other ideas — and let’s just say the talks didn’t end with a handshake. Spurs believed they had met a £60 million release clause in the midfielder’s contract. But Forest were quick to slam the brakes.

Ten days on from Tottenham's shock bid for him, the midfielder made his first appearance of pre-season against Monaco

Tottenham were all set to add another £60million player to their ranks only for the deal to come to an abrupt halt as Nottingham Forest made their feelings known