Everton are said to have had an opening bid rejected for Nottingham Forest target Morgan Gibbs-White.
The Reds have a strong interest in the Wolverhampton Wanderers ace as they look to bolster their attacking resources. But they face competition for his signature, with a significant price tag seemingly being set.
According to The Telegraph, Everton’s first offer of more than £20m has been turned down. Wolves reportedly want closer to £30m, including add-ons, for the England Under-21 international.
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One of their rivals making a move may well force Forest’s hand, with the club having already been busy in the transfer market. They are said to be “weighing up” making an offer, along with Crystal Palace.
Gibbs-White has two years left to run on his current contract at Molineux. He has been offered fresh terms, but has not yet put pen to paper.
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder impressed on loan at Sheffield United last season. He bagged 12 goals and weighed in with 10 assists from 37 appearances during his time at Bramall Lane.
Cooper knows him well, with the pair having worked together at Swansea City and with England Under-17s. However, as it stands, it is said the player is expected to travel with Wolves for their pre-season training camp in Benidorm.
The Reds have made six signings so far this summer, in a bid to put together a squad capable of holding its own in the Premier League. Neco Williams is the latest acquisition, joining Taiwo Awoniyi, Dean Henderson, Giulian Biancone, Moussa Niakhate and Omar Richards in putting pen to paper.
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