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David Moyes responds to fan anger over Nottingham Forest bid for Harrison Armstrong
Nottingham Forest submitted a £40 million bid for the 19-year-old midfielder during Everton's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.
The short version
- Everton fans voiced strong opposition during a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, chanting "a riot" would occur if 19-year-old midfielder Harrison Armstrong is sold.
- Nottingham Forest has launched a £40 million transfer bid for the England Under-19 international, who is considered one of Everton's top home-grown prospects.
- Everton manager David Moyes acknowledged the fans' anger, stating "supporters aren't always wrong," but noted that final transfer decisions lie with the club's owners.
Key facts
- Nottingham Forest made a £40 million bid for teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong during Everton's match at Vitality Stadium.[BBC News]
- Everton fans repeatedly chanted about a potential "riot" if the club agreed to sell Armstrong.[BBC News]
- Everton manager David Moyes responded to the protests by saying "supporters aren't always wrong," while acknowledging that powerful decision-makers sometimes have to make unpopular choices.[BBC News]
- Any final decision regarding Armstrong's potential sale rests with Everton's owners, The Friedkin Group.[BBC News]
- Moyes expressed frustration with the summer transfer window remaining open after the start of the Premier League season, calling it "a nonsense."[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- It is not yet known if Everton's owners will accept Nottingham Forest's £40 million transfer offer before the window closes on September 1.[BBC News]
Sources
- 'Supporters aren't always wrong' - Moyes on Everton fans' angerBBC News - Top Stories