Nottingham Forest Pursues £40 Million Transfer for Everton Midfielder Harrison Armstrong

Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to acquire 19-year-old midfielder Harrison Armstrong from Everton. The deal is reported to be valued at roughly £40 million and is expected to include a sell-on clause that would reward Everton if Forest later sells the player. Armstrong, who has featured in 22 first-team matches for Everton, has been integrated into David Moyes’s squad since returning from loan spells earlier this year.

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The pursuit of Armstrong follows the departure of England international Elliot Anderson, who moved to Manchester City for a £116 million fee earlier in the transfer window. To fill the resulting gap, Forest have already added Austria international Xaver Schlager on a free transfer after his exit from RB Leipzig, and he has appeared in the club’s opening two league games. The club’s manager, Oliver Glasner, has indicated a desire to bolster central midfield depth, viewing Armstrong as a long-term asset.

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Before rejoining Everton’s first team, Armstrong completed loan periods at Championship sides Derby County and Preston North End, gaining valuable senior experience. His performances during those spells contributed to his rapid promotion within Everton’s ranks, positioning him as a promising talent for a Premier League side seeking to strengthen its midfield core.

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Everton’s own midfield roster has been reshaped this summer with the arrivals of Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough, Christian Norgaard from Arsenal, and the permanent signing of Merlin Rohl after a loan from Freiburg. The reported £40 million outlay by Forest reflects both the market value of a highly rated young midfielder and the club’s strategic intent to replace the loss of Anderson while maintaining competitive depth. If the transfer proceeds, the sell-on clause could provide Everton with future financial upside should Armstrong’s market value rise at Forest.

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