Liverpool keen on signing 24-year-old Premier League star in a deal excess of £47.5 million: Reports

Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White who could cost them excess of £47.5 million. As reported by The Daily Mail's Tom Collomosse via This is Anfield, the Merseyside giants are very much keen on the England international.

Gibbs-White has been excellent for Nottingham Forest since his then-club record £25 million move in 2022. The versatile midfielder has made 95 appearances for the Garibaldis so far having scored 14 goals and provided 21 assists.

Nottingham Forest have been a surprise package this season under Nuno Espirito Santo, finding themselves third in the Premier League table. Gibbs-White has been exceptional for them this campaign with three goals and three assists in 15 games.

Gibbs-White is reportedly not among the highest earners at Nottingham Forest, with the number 10 reportedly earning around £60,000 per week. The highest earner at the City Ground is Chris Wood who is on £100,000-a-week deal, as per the aforementioned report.

The 24-year-old's current deal expires in 2027 which means that they could be willing to cash in on their star midfielder this summer. Apart from Liverpool, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Manchester City are also believed to be monitoring the Englishman's progress.

Nottingham Forest reportedly value the midfielder considerably higher than £47.5 million, a fee they received for Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur. However, they might have to lower their expectations if they don't sell the former Wolverhampton Wanderers playmaker this summer.

Gibbs-White is predominantly a number 10 but can also play a deeper role and even on the flanks. He has also played as a striker for a considerable period and his physicality coupled with his technical prowess make him a coveted player.

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Alexis Mac Allister heaps praise on Liverpool teammates

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister heaped praise on his fellow midfielders ahead of the Reds' clash against Manchester United. The Argentine midfielder claimed that he finds it quite easy to play alongside his midfield colleagues.

Mac Allister also hailed the attackers and defenders who always help the midfielders control the game. The World Cup winner said, as quoted by Liverpool Echo:

"I always say it's quite easy to play with these guys. They are too good. And we are supported by our defense and our attacking players as well. I think it's about finding the balance in the team and I think everyone in the team is doing really, really well. Hopefully we can keep this togetherness and we can move forward and keep winning games."

The 26-year-old added:

"We know that we are in a really good place and, of course, we look at the table every single day and we dream to win this Premier League. But there is still a long way (to go). We know that this month is going to be really important for us. Our dream is to win it, so hopefully we can do it."

Mac Allister has been excellent for Liverpool following his reported £35 million switch from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023. He has so far made 72 appearances for the Merseysiders, scoring 10 times while turning provider on 10 occasions.

Arne Slot's side had to settle for a 2-2 draw against arch rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday, January 5. Despite the stalemate, the Reds are six points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table having played a game less.