West Ham United are keeping an eye on Morgan Gibbs-White's situation as a backup plan in case Lucas Paqueta eventually leaves the club. The Hammers have joined other Premier League clubs, such as Tottenham and Aston Villa, in showing interest in the 25-year-old English midfielder from Nottingham Forest. Although Gibbs-White signed a new contract with Forest earlier this summer, his future is still uncertain as the January transfer window approaches. Financially, Forest are not pressured to sell him, but an offer between €65-70 million might make the club reconsider; Transfermarkt currently values the player at €50 million. West Ham's interest in Gibbs-White aligns with their strategy to prepare for potential changes in their squad, particularly concerning Lucas Paqueta's future.