David Moyes says Harrison Armstrong sale will be a club decision after £40m Forest bid | OneFootball

David Moyes said any decision on selling teenage winger Harrison Armstrong to Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest will be taken by the club after Everton's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. According to Nottingham Post, Forest have tabled an offer reported at £40m.

Alex Scott put the hosts ahead in the 41st minute at the Vitality Stadium, then James Tarkowski equalised in added time to secure a point.

Asked whether Everton should accept the bid, Moyes said it was not a question for now and reiterated that any sale would be a club decision.

Armstrong started on the south coast, making his 24th senior appearance for Everton. The academy graduate is 19 and an England Under-19 international.

Travelling fans made their feelings clear, chanting that selling the winger would cause a riot. Moyes said supporters must be considered and are not always wrong, but difficult choices can fall to powerful figures at clubs.

He cited Bryan Gray at Preston North End and Sir Philip Carter at Everton as examples of unpopular calls. He added that managers face big calls on players, yet larger decisions can rest with the club, and he was sure it would choose what it believes is right. He also told supporters their manager is an Evertonian.

Source: Nottingham Post

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