Transfer roundup: Moyes wants to keep Armstrong while Forest agree Muñoz deal
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David Moyes insists Everton must keep their best players amid Nottingham Forest's bid for Harrison Armstrong, while Forest agree a deal for defender Muñoz.
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Attributed to original source‘I don’t think we can afford to lose any players,’ says Moyes
Forest’s Armstrong bid said to be £40m; Palace agree £22m fee
The sale of the 19-year-old Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest would be a “club decision” for Everton, according to David Moyes. After his team’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth , in which Armstrong played the full 90 minutes, Moyes said he would prefer to keep a player for whom a reported £40m offer has been made.
“I know there’s been an offer, I don’t really think there’s much else I’ve got to say about it,” Moyes said, initially refusing to be drawn. “It’s not really a question for just now, it’ll be a club decision.”
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What happened
Everton manager David Moyes has publicly stated his desire to retain young midfielder Harrison Armstrong, who is attracting interest from Nottingham Forest. Moyes emphasized that Everton cannot afford to lose their top talent. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement to sign Muñoz, bolstering their squad ahead of the transfer deadline. The roundup highlights the tension between mid-table clubs looking to strengthen and hold onto key assets during the window.
Chance analysis
Everton's resistance to losing Harrison Armstrong reflects a familiar challenge for clubs outside the traditional top six: developing talent only to face pressure from wealthier rivals. Moyes's public stance serves as both a message to the player and a signal to the market that Everton intend to build, not sell. On the other side, Nottingham Forest's continued aggressive recruitment — adding Muñoz to their ranks — underlines their ambition to consolidate as a Premier League force, with the club clearly willing to spend to reshape their squad.
Everton risk losing a promising young midfielder to Forest, while Forest strengthen their squad with the incoming signing of Muñoz.