Nottingham Forest bids £40m for Everton's Harrison Armstrong

Nottingham Forest has made a £40 million bid for Everton's teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong. The offer, which includes a potential sell-on clause, aims to secure the highly regarded 19-year-old before the transfer window closes. Armstrong, who has 23 appearances for Everton and started their recent 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, is viewed as a key asset for the club. While Forest hopes to finalize the deal, Everton has not yet indicated whether they will sell. This potential transfer comes amid concerns over the club's ambitions under the Friedkin Group, raising questions among supporters about the future direction of the squad.

• 11:43 AMBBC Sport — Forest to bid £40m for Everton teenager Armstrong
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