# Everton-Nottingham Forest Harrison Armstrong transfer

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/everton-nottingham-forest-harrison-armstrong-transfer
> Updated: 2026-08-31T09:03:31.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Nottingham Forest entered negotiations with Everton to sign 19-year-old midfielder Harrison Armstrong for a fee of approximately £40 million. The move was intended to bolster Forest’s central midfield following the departure of Elliot Anderson.

However, the transfer was ultimately cancelled after intense backlash from Everton supporters. During a match against Bournemouth, fans protested the sale of the academy graduate, who has been with the club since age five. Following these protests and a review by owner Dan Friedkin, Everton leadership withdrew from the deal. Armstrong remains at Everton under a contract lasting until 2028.

## Claims

- Nottingham Forest offered £35 million, roughly €41 million, for midfielder Harrison Armstrong. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Everton initially accepted the offer and provided written confirmation to Nottingham Forest. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Everton fans protested the sale of Armstrong during a match against Bournemouth, threatening a revolt. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Harrison Armstrong joined the Everton academy at age five. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Manager David Moyes stated that the club must consider the opinions of its fans. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Everton ownership, led by Dan Friedkin, reversed the decision and canceled the transfer. (single source)
- Harrison Armstrong is under contract with Everton until the summer of 2028. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Everton cancels Harrison Armstrong transfer following fan protests

Everton has canceled the £35 million transfer of midfielder Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest after fans threatened a revolt during a match against Bournemouth.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/everton-cancels-harrison-armstrong-transfer-following-fan-protests

### 2026-08-29: Nottingham Forest negotiating £40m deal for Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong

Nottingham Forest is negotiating a deal worth around £40 million plus a sell-on clause to sign 19-year-old Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nottingham-forest-negotiating-40m-deal-for-everton-midfielder-harrison-armstrong

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