Yates shared his thoughts on the situation, saying, "I honestly don't really know what's going on. It all happened very quickly, and we were preparing for the fight when news came." He acknowledged that the departure of a key player, such as Gibbs-White, would be a significant loss for the team.

Yates reflected on the importance of players like Gibbs-White and Anthony Elanga, stating, "He and Anthony are big players, and that's part of the football. It's a business, and that's just how it is." If Gibbs-White were to leave, Yates is confident that the team would reinvest and explore new options.