Forest to bid £40m for Everton teenager Armstrong

What the report says

Nottingham Forest have made an ambitious move for Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong, with BBC Sport reporting that Forest are preparing a bid worth £40 million plus a possible sell-on clause. The approach comes as Forest look to add to their squad before the transfer window closes, and it would be a significant challenge to convince Everton to let the teenager leave.

Armstrong is 19 and is regarded as one of Everton’s most promising young players. He has made 23 appearances for the club and recently started in Everton’s 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace. BBC Sport said there were no signs yet that Everton intend to accept any offer, though the interest from Forest is real.

The reported bid comes at a sensitive time for Everton, whose American owners have already faced frustration from supporters over limited summer recruitment. Manager David Moyes has publicly called for more signings after a lack of incoming transfers. Against that backdrop, losing a home-grown prospect such as Armstrong would be a particularly unpopular outcome for the club’s fans.

More broadly, the move highlights how ambitious Forest are being in the market and how strongly Everton may need to hold on to key young talent. The situation remains unresolved, with no reported decision from Everton on whether to negotiate or reject Forest’s offer.