Ola Aina insisted Morgan Gibbs-White is “keeping it professional†after playing in Nottingham Forest’s pre-season match against Monaco.
Gibbs-White was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham before the transfer reportedly stalled due to an issue involving his release clause.
The England international started in Forest’s 0-0 draw with Monaco on Saturday and almost scored with a header from Callum Hudson-Odoi’s corner in the first half.
Gibbs-White scored seven goals in the Premier League last season, a career-high, and also registered eight assists as Forest finished just one point off the Champions League places.
Defender Ola Aina claimed he does not know the details of Gibbs-White’s potential transfer, but ensured that the midfielder is focused on Forest for the time being.
“He’s keeping it professional, I don’t know the ins and outs of that,†Aina told Sky Sports.
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“He was here today, playing, and he’s training, keeping fit as normal.
“At the end of the day, we’re all professionals â€" we’ve got a job to do and that’s what Morgan is doing right now. He’s keeping it professional.â€
Taiwo Awoniyi made his return to the Forest squad, starting the second half against the French opposition.
The striker suffered a ruptured intestine on May 11 and was placed into an induced coma after requiring surgery.