Everton fans threaten to RIOT if club sells teen sensation Harrison Armstrong as Nottingham Forest prepare £40m bid

EVERTON fans are threatening they will RIOT if the club sells teenage sensation Harrison Armstrong. Nottingham Forest are ready to pay £40million for the midfielder, 19, who played 87 minutes of the Toffees’ 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. Everton fans are desperate to keep Harrison Armstrong Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The midfielder started against Bournemouth despite being wanted by Nottingham Forest Credit: Shutterstock Editorial And travelling Everton fans let the board know their feelings about a potential late transfer. They repeatedly chanted: “Don’t sell Armstrong, Harrison Armstrong, I just don’t think you understand… if you sell Armstrong, Harrison Armstrong, you’re going to have a riot on your hands.” Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! But Everton boss David Moyes conceded he did not know whether Armstrong will be flogged. During his post-match press conference, he said: “We’ve had an offer for Harrison, that’s as much as I can give you.” When Moyes, 63, was asked if he will have the final say on Armstrong’s future and whether he expected him to stay on Merseyside, he replied: “Not sure yet.” Armstrong has made 24 Everton appearances and was last season’s Young Player of the Season. The teenage sensation has also had loan spells in the Championship with Derby and Preston. And former England midfielder Steven Gerrard is a big fan of Armstrong. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS The ex-Liverpool skipper told TNT Sports: “I’ve watched him quite a bit. He’s a lovely mover, a lovely athlete. “It would be a huge loss for Everton and a fantastic player for Nottingham Forest because this kid is England potential for sure.” Forest boss Oliver Glasner is hopeful Everton can be persuaded to sell. He said: “Let’s see. I’m very confident that we find and add the right players.” David Moyes is uncertain about Armstrong’s future Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Forest have pinpointed Armstrong as a last-minute target as they continue searching for Elliot Anderson’s replacement. The England man, who shone at the World Cup, was sold to Manchester City for £116MILLION last month. Comment now