Harrison Armstrong applauds Everton fans following a game
Harrison Armstrong applauds Everton fans following a game
The Toffees came close to selling their homegrown talent to the Reds ahead of the summer transfer window's deadline day, after the club's hierarchy tried to push through a sale.
Evertonians voiced their fury at the news, as travelling Blues fans made their feelings clear during the 1-1 draw against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on 29 August.
The reaction from supporters made the Friedkin Group and Co. backtrack, ultimately pulling the plug on a deal that would've seen them bank £40million.
David Moyes has voiced his strong positive opinion on the 19-year-old, who is even keeping £23.5m signing Hayden Hackney on the bench during Premier League matches.
Everton fans will be hoping that the club keep hold of Armstrong for many more years, but will TFG change their mind if Forest make another move?
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Everton gave Armstrong permission to undergo a medical with Nottingham Forest after accepting a £35m bid that was part of an overall £40m package deal.
Since then, the teenager has gone from strength to strength under Moyes, and has essentially admitted that he never really wanted to leave Hill Dickinson.
The midfielder has been a mainstay in Moyes' starting eleven in the Premier League, impressing alongside James Garner.
However, with TFG planning to sell the club, could they cash in on Armstrong before leaving Hill Dickinson for good?
Well, John Percy has reported in the Daily Telegraph's print edition this Thursday that Forest remain keen on strengthening their midfield.
It's said that they tried for Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall and, of course, Armstrong, and they could go in for a midfielder again in January, especially if a player in that position leaves the City Ground.
Selling Armstrong was always favoured by TFG, who are yet to find a buyer for the club.
Getting major profit in for someone like Armstrong would help the Houston-based company cover up any debt, making the club look more attractive to potential buyers.
How Nottingham Forest aren't the only club keen on Armstrong
Everton lack depth in most positions, but midfield is perhaps their strongest point.
Christian Norgaard and Hackney can barely get a kick for the Toffees, while Carlos Alcaraz and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall can both play deeper, if needed.
Chelsea are also said to be watching Armstrong, alongside multiple other English sides.
Xabi Alonso's team are also fans of Jarrad Branthwaite, as Manchester United remain long-term admirers.
Selling Armstrong would make no sense, and it would only be for financial greed, but let's see if Forest make another move.