Everton have stopped Harryson Armstrong’s proposed move to Nottingham Forest after strong opposition from the club’s supporters became a key factor in the decision, according to Telegraph reporter John Percy.
Everton had previously accepted a £35m bid from Nottingham Forest for Armstrong and given the player permission to continue with the transfer. Forest had also received written confirmation that the deal had been approved.
However, the agreement was subsequently halted by Everton’s club owner, meaning Armstrong’s move to Nottingham Forest has now fallen through.
The decision came after Everton fans voiced significant opposition to the potential sale of Armstrong. That reaction is understood to have played an important part in the club’s decision to withdraw from the transfer, despite the earlier acceptance of Forest’s offer.
Percy’s report indicates that the proposed deal had progressed beyond the initial stage, with Everton accepting Nottingham Forest’s £35m bid and allowing Armstrong to proceed. The written confirmation received by Forest also suggested that the transfer had been authorised at that point.
The situation then changed when Everton’s owner intervened and stopped the agreement. As a result, Armstrong’s planned transfer to Nottingham Forest will not go ahead, according to the report.
The main factor identified in the decision was the strength of feeling among Everton supporters. Opposition to Armstrong’s possible departure reportedly influenced the club’s decision to reverse its earlier position.
The report does not provide any further details about the proposed contract, the length of the agreement, or whether Nottingham Forest will make another approach for Armstrong. It confirms only that Everton had accepted the £35m offer, had allowed the player to move forward with the transfer process, and had provided written confirmation before the deal was halted.
Armstrong’s proposed move therefore remains incomplete, with the agreement having been stopped after the intervention of Everton’s owner. The transfer had appeared to be progressing following the acceptance of Nottingham Forest’s bid, but fan reaction ultimately became a decisive consideration in Everton’s withdrawal.
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