Overview
- Nottingham Forest reportedly offered about £40 million and negotiations reached an advanced stage that included Armstrong being permitted to undergo a medical before Everton withdrew approval.
- Everton owners led by the Friedkin Group reversed course after travelling supporters loudly protested at a recent match, with those reactions cited as a key factor in the decision.
- Harrison Armstrong remains in Everton’s early‑season starting lineup and has a contract running to 2028 while sources say he is open to extending his stay.
- Commentators and a former Everton scout have split on the move, with some arguing a £40m sale would have been strong business and others valuing Armstrong’s on‑field development and fan goodwill.
- Everton now plans to pursue new contract talks and aim to make Armstrong a sustained first‑team player, a choice that could limit late‑window selling profits but reinforce the club’s emphasis on homegrown talent.