Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 30 Aug 2026
Everton pull plug on Armstrong sale after fan backlash
Everton fans threatened to riot if 19-year-old Harrison Armstrong was sold—now owners have listened.


H. Armstrong
player
Player
Harrison Armstrong
Current club
Everton
Linked club
Nottingham Forest
Reported fee
£35m plus £5m add-ons
What happened. Everton's owners The Friedkin Group have scrapped Harrison Armstrong's proposed move to Nottingham Forest after fans reacted strongly during the 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.
- Fans chanted 'Don't sell Armstrong' and threatened a riot.
- Armstrong had been given permission to travel to Nottingham.
- David Moyes said it's a club decision and they don't want to lose anybody.
“Don't sell Armstrong, I just don't think you understand... you're going to have a riot on your hands.”
— Everton fans
The deal is off, but Manchester City are trying to sign Iliman Ndiaye for around £80m.
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