Former Nottingham Forest star Teddy Sheringham has put forward Morgan Gibbs-White as the ideal solution for Manchester United should Bruno Fernandes quit the club. Fernandes serves as United’s captain and has produced outstanding displays throughout the current season, being instrumental in their push for Champions League spots. Nevertheless, questions linger about his future intentions. The Portuguese star rejected lucrative offers from the Saudi Arabian league last year to remain at Old Trafford, despite the club being open to selling their prized asset. Sources suggest he expects further transfer inquiries to arrive during the next window, and United’s hierarchy are under immense pressure to table a better contract, something they have been hesitant to do so far.

Sheringham, who featured in United’s historic 1999 treble triumph, has suggested that Forest’s Gibbs-White would represent the perfect replacement were Fernandes to move on. When approached by Oddschecker to identify a viable alternative to Fernandes, Sheringham gave his assessment, declaring Gibbs-White would be his preferred choice and observing that Tottenham had missed an opportunity when they pursued him at the end of the previous campaign. Sheringham noted he had been enthusiastic about that potential switch for Tottenham at the time. The player demonstrates genuine resolve and possesses the desire to show his capabilities on the pitch. He also boasts impressive physical endurance. His drive to develop further shines through, and Sheringham reckons he merits a place at a bigger club while also fitting seamlessly into United’s dressing room.

Gibbs-White, who is 26, pledged his long-term future to Forest after ultimately deciding against Tottenham’s advances last summer and has been delivering impressive performances of late. The club have no plans to part with the England international during the current transfer window, particularly given that his midfield colleague Elliot Anderson is also drawing significant attention, with Manchester City leading the race to secure his signature.