Everton pull plug on Armstrong sale to Nottingham Forest

Everton have shelved a proposed deal to sell Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest following an outcry from the club’s own supporters, according to BBC Sport.

The bid that got rejected

Forest tabled a £40m offer plus a potential sell-on clause for the England Under-19 international, who is viewed as one of the brightest prospects coming through Finch Farm in recent years.

The announcement sparked immediate anger among Everton fans. They sang Armstrong’s name throughout Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth and said there would be a “riot” if he was sold. In the end, Everton’s board—led by chair and owner Dan Friedkin—decided to reject Forest’s approach.

Moyes read the room

After the match, manager David Moyes acknowledged the frustration from the stands and suggested the situation involved wider club decision-making. As BBC Sport quotes, he said: “I think you always have to consider supporters; supporters aren’t always wrong,” adding that football managers sometimes have to make big player decisions, while other times bigger calls must be made by the club.

Armstrong had started all three of Everton’s games this season. BBC Sport also notes he made 24 appearances overall for the club and played 87 minutes against Bournemouth before being replaced by Charly Alcaraz.

Other Everton market noise

With the Armstrong story now off the table, BBC Sport says the wider transfer picture is still moving. It reports Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, while talks continue with Manchester City about a potential return for Jack Grealish—with another loan the most likely route at this stage. Everton also haven’t yet secured a right-back replacement for Seamus Coleman, though interest in Kenny Tete has reportedly resurfaced.