'A big reason' - Morgan Gibbs-White lifts lid on why he committed future to Nottingham Forest amid Tottenham bid

In July, Tottenham came very close to signing Gibbs-White and had even triggered his £60 million ($81m) release clause, but Forest stopped the move and blocked his transfer. He eventually ended up signing a fresh three-year deal.   

On signing a new Forest contract, the England international said: "Oh yeah, 100 per cent. After everything we've been through together and knowing that we were back in Europe, I really wanted to continue that journey. The fact that after 30 years we're back here, at home, under the lights (in Europe), the fans are going to be incredible. The loudest ever game. That was a big reason as to why I wanted to stay."  

The 25-year-old was spotted doing a heart gesture towards the Forest fans during a pre-season friendly and the 25-year-old has now explained what exactly it meant. He said: "It's something I always do every single game,” Gibbs-White said. “After every single game, I go and applaud the fans and show my love to the fans because they're the ones that are paying their hard-earned money to come and watch us and support us. I feel like that's the least I can do after a game, walk around and clap, give my support and give my thanks."  

After holding Real Betis to a 2-2 draw in their first match since returning to Europe, they will now play host to FC Midtjylland at the City Ground on Thursday in an Europa League clash.