Everton are nearing an agreement with Chelsea to secure winger Tyrique George on a permanent basis. The 20-year-old, who previously joined the Toffees on a temporary deal, is being signed through a restructured agreement that swaps the original £25m buy option for a package including performance-based add-ons. During his four-month stint, George made 11 appearances and earned praise from manager David Moyes for his dedication.
As the George deal nears completion, Everton are simultaneously closing in on a £16m transfer for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. Additionally, Merlin Rohl is expected to finalize a permanent move from SC Freiburg, even as the club bids farewell to departing players Seamus Coleman and Idrissa Gana Gueye.
Chelsea are actively reshaping their squad under new manager Xabi Alonso. While targeting fresh talent like Marco Palestra, the club is prioritizing player departures to manage their roster size and address financial constraints following a 10th-place finish and Uefa compliance requirements. Consequently, players such as Enzo Fernandez and Trevoh Chalobah are currently subjects of transfer speculation.
