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Everton Targets Tyrique George, Seeks Lower Than £25 million Deal

7/1/2026

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Everton Pursues George

Everton are negotiating a permanent transfer for 20-year-old winger Tyrique George from Chelsea.
George made 11 Premier League appearances, including one start, for Everton in the second half of the 2025/26 season.
Everton declined the £25 million option, seek a lower fee with add-ons, and hope to match Chelsea’s valuation despite George’s 12-month contract remaining.

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Everton Signs Hackney

Everton completed a £16.5 million signing of 23-year-old Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, with his medical set for Wednesday.
Everton also secured a permanent deal for 15-year-old Chelsea midfielder Arthur Barratt, born in 2009.
Everton declined the £50 million option to buy Jack Grealish but hope to keep him on loan or a reduced fee.
Manager David Moyes praised the work-rate of recent loanees, underscoring the club’s focus on high-energy players.

History

Historical Context

The European Court of Justice’s 15 December 1995 Bosman ruling, sparked by Belgian striker Jean-Marc Bosman’s dispute with RFC Liège, abolished transfer fees for out-of-contract players and removed EU foreign-player quotas. This freed movement led clubs such as the Premier League’s Everton to rely on low-cost youth deals, exemplified by recent negotiations for Tyrique George and Hayden Hackney.

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Everton Pursues George

Everton are negotiating a permanent transfer for 20-year-old winger Tyrique George from Chelsea.
George made 11 Premier League appearances, including one start, for Everton in the second half of the 2025/26 season.
Everton declined the £25 million option, seek a lower fee with add-ons, and hope to match Chelsea’s valuation despite George’s 12-month contract remaining.

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