Newcastle ‘would be the best-placed club’ to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White if he decides to leave this summer, journalist Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT.

The 24-year-old has no shortage of admirers after his impressive Premier League season, as doubts continue to linger around his departure, according to Jones.

He suggests Newcastle have a slight edge in the race for Gibbs-White over Tottenham, who are among the clubs interested this summer.

The highly-rated midfielder helped Forest avoid relegation last season, contributing 15 goals in 37 league appearances.

Gibbs-White, who was praised as ‘terrific’ by pundit Micah Richards last season, is reportedly available for around £40m this summer.

Jones suggests the 24-year-old would fit in well with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, as the Magpies are keen to strengthen their attacking options after a disappointing season.

Eddie Howe’s side finished seventh in the league, with no European football booked for next season, and crashed out of the Champions League in the group stage.