Everton is nearing an agreement with Chelsea to acquire winger Tyrique George after his loan spell at the club. The 20-year-old player, who made 11 appearances for Everton last season, including one start, has caught the attention of manager David Moyes during his time on Merseyside.

Details of the Transfer

George's loan deal included an option to buy for £25 million, but Everton has successfully renegotiated the terms to include an upfront fee supplemented by add-ons. Moyes praised George in May, calling him "an excellent boy" with an "excellent work-rate," indicating the club's interest in making his move permanent.

Other Transfer Activity

As Everton finalizes the deal for George, they are also working on a £16 million transfer for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. Additionally, attacking midfielder Merlin Rohl is expected to make his loan move from SC Freiburg permanent. However, the club will see departures as Idrissa Gana Gueye and Seamus Coleman have left following the expiration of their contracts.

On the Chelsea side, the club is undergoing a squad rebuild under new manager Xabi Alonso. They have already signed Marco Palestra from Atalanta and are interested in several players, including Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix and Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria. Chelsea is also looking to downsize their squad after finishing 10th in the Premier League, which has implications for their revenue and compliance with UEFA regulations.

With player sales anticipated, Real Madrid has shown interest in Enzo Fernandez, while clubs like Como and Inter Milan are eyeing Trevoh Chalobah. The futures of several other players, including Benoit Badiashile and Alejandro Garnacho, remain uncertain as Chelsea aims to reshape their team.