Forest’s rebuild hinges on Gibbs‑White as Bayern and Chelsea watch

Nottingham Forest have declared that Morgan Gibbs‑White is more essential than ever as they reshape the squad under Oliver Glasner, and the 26‑year‑old No10 formally changed his representation on 4 August 2026, leaving CAA Stellar for the German‑based agency ROOF, a move announced by Fabrizio Romano on social media.

The switch was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, who noted that ROOF, headquartered in Germany, added Gibbs‑White to a client list already featuring Kai Havertz, Virgil Dijk, Ademola Lookman and Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler.

Forest’s hierarchy, led by owner Evangelos Marinakis, has publicly stated that the club will not sell the midfielder this summer unless an offer is irresistible, a stance that aligns with the timing of his agent change amid reported interest from abroad.

Oliver Glasner, now in charge, has outlined a strategy to improve rather than merely consolidate, building the project around the midfielder after a season that saw Forest finish 16th in the league.

Gibbs‑White ended the 2025‑26 campaign with 15 Premier League goals and 18 in all competitions, a personal best that secured him a new three‑year contract and made him the highest‑paid player in Forest’s history.

Despite those numbers he missed out on England’s World Cup squad, a disappointment that fuels his ambition for Champions League football.

The midfielder’s mindset reflects recent departures: Elliot Anderson moved to Manchester City for £116 million and Anthony Elanga joined Newcastle, underscoring the club’s loss of talent to clubs competing in Europe’s elite tournament.

Chelsea have shown growing interest, while Bayern Munich, linked to ROOF through recent Premier League signings, could become a destination if Michael Olise departs, a scenario highlighted by the agency’s strong connections with the German side.

ROOF’s influence is evident in Bayern’s recruitment of Premier League talent such as Olise in 2024 and Harry Kane a year earlier, and Gibbs‑White is mentioned as a potential replacement should Olise leave.

Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League are also reported to be scouting an attacking midfielder to pair with former Wolves captain Ruben Neves, ex‑West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville and Karim Benzema, though such a move would represent a significant step away from Gibbs‑White’s English‑centric ambitions.

The coming weeks promise intense speculation as Glasner seeks Gibbs‑White’s full commitment, while the midfielder weighs options that include Bayern, Chelsea, Manchester United and Al Hilal, a contrast that will reveal whether Forest’s rebuild can retain its talisman or whether foreign allure will reshape his future.