Everton decide not to sell Harrison Armstrong

Everton have decided against selling midfielder Harrison Armstrong this summer, despite Nottingham Forest expressing interest in signing the 19-year-old. The transfer talks centered around a £40 million deal with a future sale clause, but Everton's management ultimately decided Armstrong is too valuable to the club to let go. The club's hierarchy believes keeping Armstrong is crucial for their long-term plans.

Everton chairman Dan Friedkin was involved in the decision-making process, but Armstrong's importance as both a first-team player and a homegrown talent proved decisive. The young midfielder had a breakout 2025/26 season, starting Everton's opening two Premier League matches after being recalled from a loan spell earlier in the year.

Armstrong's performance has been instrumental due to injuries to James Garner and Hayden Hackney. Forest saw Armstrong as a potential successor to Elliot Anderson, but Everton prioritized development over immediate profit, keeping Armstrong on the books for the upcoming season.