Tottenham decided to trigger the release clause, but the transfer is now on hold as Forest wrote a letter to the Premier League, claiming that Spurs engaged in "tapping up," which could lead to the deal being cancelled. Forest are in need of attacking reinforcements after selling Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United for £52 million.

O'Hara thinks that Forest's actions are unacceptable and that Gibbs-White should seek help from the PFA (Professional Footballers' Association). He suggested that Gibbs-White should sue Nottingham Forest, refuse to train, and fight for his right to leave the club. O'Hara believes that Gibbs-White agreed to his contract with a release clause of £60 million and that Forest are now trying to backtrack on their agreement.

Nottingham Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, has been criticized by O'Hara for his club's actions. O'Hara thinks that Forest will lose Gibbs-White for £60 million because they underestimated his value and that someone else discovered the release clause.

O'Hara believes that a player has the right to share information about their contract and that Forest's actions are "disgusting." He thinks that Gibbs-White should take action to protect his rights and interests.