Nottingham Forest Prepares £40 Million Bid for Everton's Harrison Armstrong
· Sports · BBC Sport
Nottingham Forest has initiated a move to sign 19-year-old Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong. The proposed deal is reportedly valued at £40 million and includes a potential sell-on clause. Armstrong has made 23 appearances for Everton and recently started in their 2-0 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace. While Everton has not indicated whether they will accept the offer, manager David Moyes has previously expressed a need for increased squad quality. The potential transfer follows reports that Everton's owners, the Friedkin Group, are under pressure to provide financial support for new signings.
Why it matters
The potential sale of a key young talent like Armstrong could trigger significant backlash from Everton supporters and further complicate manager David Moyes' efforts to rebuild the squad. It also highlights the ongoing financial and ownership pressures facing the club as they navigate the current transfer window.
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