Everton call off Armstrong sale after fan backlash

Everton have cancelled a £40m deal to sell midfielder Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest after fans protested against the move. Forest had offered a potential sell-on clause for the England Under-19 international, who is considered a promising prospect from Everton's youth academy. The news caused outrage among supporters, who sang Armstrong's name during a recent match and threatened to riot if he was sold.

Everton's board, led by chair Dan Friedkin, ultimately rejected Forest's offer. Manager David Moyes acknowledged the fans' frustration and emphasized that supporters are not always wrong. The decision to reject the bid has appeased the disgruntled fanbase and avoided a potential revolt against the club's owners, The Friedkin Group.