Everton call off Armstrong sale after fan backlash
Summary
Everton decided not to sell their young player Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest after many fans were upset. The club’s board agreed to keep the 19-year-old midfielder following strong support from supporters during a recent game.Key Facts
- Nottingham Forest offered £40 million plus a potential sell-on fee for Harrison Armstrong.
- Armstrong is a 19-year-old England Under-19 international and a promising player from Everton’s youth system.
- Everton fans showed strong support for Armstrong during a game against Bournemouth and threatened a protest if he was sold.
- The Everton board unanimously chose to keep Armstrong at the club.
- Manager David Moyes acknowledged the fans’ feelings and said sometimes big decisions come from the club’s leadership.
- Armstrong has played in 24 matches for Everton and was a substitute in the game against Bournemouth.
- The decision shows the club listening to fan reactions when making important choices.
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