Everton HubEverton are close to agreeing a deal with Chelsea to sign winger Tyrique George. The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Everton, with an option to buy for £25m, but the Toffees have renegotiated an upfront fee to one with add-ons.
What happened?
George made 11 appearances for Everton, starting once, but impressed manager David Moyes during his four-month spell at the club.
Why it matters for Everton
In May, Moyes described George as "an excellent boy" with an "excellent work-rate" when asked about the possibility of a permanent move before the final match of the season.
What comes next?
With the deal for George close, Everton are finalising a £16m deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. Attacking midfielder Merlin Rohl is also set to make his loan move permanent following a successful spell from SC Freiburg last season.
| Player | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tyrique George | £25m (initially), with add-ons |
| Hayden Hackney | £16m |
| Merlin Rohl | loan made permanent |
As of 30 Jun 2026, Everton's league standing is 13th in the Premier League, with 49 points from 38 games, and a recent form of LLDDL. The Toffees have scored 47 goals and conceded 50, with a goal difference of -3. They are 36 points behind leaders Arsenal, and their last result was a 1-0 loss to Tottenham on 2026-05-24.
Recent transfers
Idrissa Gana Gueye and Seamus Coleman have departed after their contracts expired. Chelsea, meanwhile, are continuing their squad rebuild under new manager Xabi Alonso, with the Blues signing Marco Palestra from Atalanta and retaining interest in Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix, Como's Jacobo Ramon, and Rayo Vallecano full-back Pep Chavarria.
