Which Jersey Number Could Morgan Gibbs-White Wear at Tottenham?
Following a quiet beginning to the summer transfer period, Tottenham Hotspur fans experienced an exciting 24-hour stretch regarding player acquisitions.
Initially, they secured Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United for £55 million ($74.3 million), and it soon became apparent what the club's next move would be. Not many anticipated Spurs would target Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White, but the existence of a £60 million ($81 million) release clause that apparently only Daniel Levy was aware of enabled Spurs to act with remarkable speed.
All of a sudden, Thomas Frank's squad has been strengthened by two genuine talents who will make immediate contributions to his north London vision.
Kudus was presented as Spurs' new No. 20 following the confirmation of his transfer on Thursday evening, and here are the possible jersey options for Gibbs-White once he finalizes his contract.
Morgan Gibbs-White Shirt Number History
Gibbs-White donned the prestigious No. 10 jersey for the first time in his professional career when Nottingham Forest paid a record transfer fee to secure his services at the City Ground in 2022.
The midfielder initially entered Wolverhampton Wanderers' senior squad wearing No. 55 before receiving the No. 17, 18 and 24 jerseys. Gibbs-White temporarily wore No. 11 during his loan period at Swansea City, then No. 27 when he was sent on loan to Sheffield United for the 2021–22 season.
The English player wore various numbers for Wolves' academy teams, including his favored No. 10. Gibbs-White also had periods wearing Nos. 4, 7, 8 and 9.
For international duty, the incoming Tottenham player has worn Nos. 7, 17 and 18.
Tottenham Available Shirt Numbers
Harry Kane's No. 10 was taken over by James Maddison two seasons ago, and despite some rumors questioning the former Leicester City creator's Spurs future, Gibbs-White's signing is unlikely to push Maddison toward the exit.
Gibbs-White therefore won't become Spurs' new No. 10 immediately, and No. 20 has been claimed by Kudus. Consequently, there aren't many clear choices for the new signing regarding jersey numbers.
He might take over from Yves Bissouma as Spurs' No. 8 if the Mali midfielder leaves, while current No. 18 Yang Min-Hyeok is expected to go on another loan spell. Additional options for Gibbs-White include Nos. 12, 16, 25, and 26.