£40M Transfer Pursuit
Nottingham Forest Submit £40M Bid for Everton Midfielder Harrison Armstrong Before Deadline
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Key Points
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Armstrong provided an assist in Everton's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace in the opening weekend.
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Forest's £40m bid for Armstrong reportedly includes a sell-on clause, not just add-ons.
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Crystal Palace are close to signing Daniel Munoz from Nottingham Forest for around £22m, with negotiations at final stages.
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Forest have also been in talks with Corinthians over Andre, a 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder, as part of their midfield-rebuild plan.
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Everton’s Elliott Anderson was sold to Manchester City for about £116 million, a deal that funds Forest’s pursuit of midfield targets.
Nottingham Forest is pushing hard to sign Everton's 19-year-old midfielder Harrison Armstrong for about £40 million plus add-ons before the transfer window closes BBC. The move comes after Forest sold Elliott Anderson to Manchester City for £116 million, giving them firepower to rebuild their midfield Daily Mail. Armstrong started Everton's season and provided an assist in their 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, making him a rising talent in manager David Moyes's plans.
Forest had previously chased Tottenham players Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr, but those bids failed Team Talk. Now Armstrong is their priority target in the final days of the window. However, Everton's owners face a tricky decision — selling Armstrong and star winger Iliman Ndiaye so close to the deadline could anger fans if they don't land top replacements.
Why Armstrong Matters to Forest's Midfield Plans
Forest's £116 million sale of Elliott Anderson to Manchester City left a gap in their engine room Daily Mail. Armstrong fits perfectly — he's young, homegrown at Everton, and already playing first-team football. His assist against Crystal Palace proves he can contribute immediately, not just for the future.
The 19-year-old has benefited from changes in Everton's midfield. New signings Hayden Hackney and Christian Norgaard arrived this summer, potentially making Everton more willing to listen to offers for Armstrong BBC. Forest sees a chance to grab him before he becomes even more expensive.
Everton's Owner Faces Backlash Risk Over Double Sale
Everton's Friedkin Group ownership faces a dilemma. Selling Armstrong — a homegrown talent and academy product — alongside Iliman Ndiaye near the deadline could spark fan anger Daily Mail. Supporters expect the owners to reinvest intelligently, not strip the squad.
Without signing top-quality replacements quickly, Everton could lose both players and weaken their midfield badly. This uncertainty is exactly what gives Forest hope — Everton may need to act fast to keep fans on side.
Forest Explores Backup Options Across Europe
Forest isn't putting all eggs in the Armstrong basket. They've discussed a loan with a buy option for Tottenham's Pape Matar Sarr and have held talks with Corinthians over Brazilian midfielder Andre, a 20-year-old BBC. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are close to signing Forest's Daniel Munoz for around £22 million BBC.
These parallel negotiations show Forest's strategy — keep multiple options alive until the deadline. If Armstrong stays at Everton or demands too high a fee, Forest can pivot quickly to Andre, Sarr, or other targets. The midfield rebuild depends on moving pieces fast.
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