Everton Face £40m Raid For Teenage Midfielder: What's The Right Decision For The Toffees?

Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign 19-year-old Everton central midfielder Harrison Armstrong in a deal around £40 million, with a sell-on clause for Everton. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported the situation on August 29, 2026, saying Forest are aggressively pursuing the England youth international after Elliott Anderson’s move to Manchester City freed up transfer funds of roughly £115 million for Oliver Glasner to spend. Armstrong featured in a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth while Everton supporters at the Vitality Stadium chanted threats. This season’s record includes two Championship loan spells, 13 Premier League appearances, 531 minutes, and an 81% pass completion rate.