How Harrison Armstrong could be big winner from £15m Tim Iroegbunam bid at Everton
Harrison Armstrong may well be licking his lips at the latest Everton transfer developments.
The 19-year-old is one of the biggest talents at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but he was forced to leave on loan last summer.
He spent the first half of the 2025-26 campaign with Preston in the Championship, before he was recalled by David Moyes.
He ended up staying with the Toffees, making 15 appearances across all competitions.
His fortunes may be set to improve in the upcoming season, with the latest on Tim Iroegbunam's future.
He has been subject to a bid from Premier League newcomers Hull City.
Why Everton transfer latest will be music to Harrison Armstrong's ears
If Everton accept that offer, then it will open the door for Armstrong to make more appearances.
James Hoggarth from BBC Radio Humberside shared on Thursday that the Tigers had made a £15m approach for the 23-year-old.
The former Aston Villa man played 29 league games last season, and surely Armstrong would be in line to take up those minutes.
Given that he has only played 738 minutes in senior appearances for the Merseysiders, and the potential exit-bound star 1,588, it would do wonders for his development.
He would be the big winner from an Iroegbunam sale, but he has already enhanced his chances of playing a bigger role under Moyes.
Has Armstrong already proved his case after Everton vs Newcastle?
He put in a man of the match display against Newcastle in the Blues' latest pre-season encounter, as they secured a 3-1 victory.
He notched two assists, completing 94 per cent of his passes and made four passes into the final third, per Fotmob data.
He also made five defensive contributions, with one tackle, two clearances and two interceptions, while also making one recovery.
In terms of duels, he won three out of the four that he attempted on the ground, for a 75 per cent success rate.
His showing suggests that he ready to star in the top-flight, it is now down to Moyes to put his faith in the youngster, something that the Scotsman has struggled to do in the past.
If Iroegbunam is sold, it will boost Armstrong's position in the pecking order, although he will still be behind the likes of James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.