Everton halt Harrison Armstrong move to Nottingham Forest and push to re-sign Jack Grealish

Everton have reversed course on the potential sale of Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest following a furious response from their own fans during the 1-1 draw with Bournemouth. The 19-year-old midfielder, rated at £40m, will remain at Goodison Park while the club moves forward with talks to bring back Jack Grealish and Richarlison.

• Everton cancel Harrison Armstrong's proposed move to Nottingham Forest after fan protests.
• The deal was worth around £40m and manager David Moyes did not want to lose the midfielder.
• Jack Grealish is in advanced talks to return to Everton after last season's loan.
• The club is also working on re-signing Richarlison from Tottenham.
• Iliman Ndiaye is getting closer to joining Tottenham.

Everton fan pressure stops Harrison Armstrong transfer

Harrison Armstrong's name dominated the chants from the Everton supporters during the match against Bournemouth. Fans made clear there would be serious trouble if the club sold the young midfielder, and the board acted quickly to end negotiations with Nottingham Forest.

David Moyes had also made his position known before the decision. The Everton manager insisted the club could not afford to let its best players leave, and Armstrong was firmly in that group despite being only 19 years old.

What keeping Armstrong means for David Moyes' project

Armstrong has become one of Everton's most promising central midfield options. Nottingham Forest were willing to pay close to £40m for him, but the Merseyside club has chosen to protect the player rather than cash in.

Keeping the young midfielder gives Moyes continuity in his plans and avoids further damage with a fanbase that made its anger heard inside the stadium. The message from the stands was direct, and the club treated it as a red line.

Jack Grealish close to Everton return

Talks between Everton and Manchester City over Jack Grealish are progressing well. The 30-year-old spent last season on loan at Goodison Park and became a popular figure among supporters, starting brightly enough to win the Premier League's player of the month award for August.

Grealish has entered the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium, and a move to Liverpool would bring his Manchester City career to an end. He joined City in 2021 for a club-record £100m and was a regular in the side that won the Treble in 2023, but his influence declined over the following two seasons.

Richarlison also targeted in Everton rebuild

Alongside Grealish, Everton are working to bring Richarlison back from Tottenham. The Brazilian forward left a strong impression at Goodison Park before his move to London, and his return would add depth to an attack in need of options.

Iliman Ndiaye moves closer to Tottenham switch

While Everton shape their squad for the new season, they are also managing exits. Iliman Ndiaye is close to joining Tottenham in a deal that would give the club room to adjust the squad around Moyes' needs.

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