Everton manager David Moyes responded to supporter backlash during a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, where travelling fans chanted that there would be 'a riot' if 19-year-old midfielder Harrison Armstrong was sold. BBC Sport reported earlier that Nottingham Forest made a £40m bid for the England Under-19 international, widely viewed as Finch Farm's brightest recent prospect.
Moyes admitted he believes supporters always deserve consideration, stating they are not always wrong. However, he also pointed out that club leaders sometimes have to make difficult and unpopular decisions for various reasons, noting that any final transfer call rests with the club's owners, The Friedkin Group.
Armstrong started against the Cherries and played 87 minutes before being substituted. While Forest's interest is genuine, parting with the teenager would risk severe fan fury and raise serious questions about the ambition of Everton's American owners, TFG.
In addition to the transfer speculation, Moyes strongly criticized the Premier League's summer transfer window remaining open after the season has begun. He called it a nonsense that leaves too much room for media talk and uncertainty before the window shuts on September 1.
