The winter transfer window represents a difficult market for Everton and many clubs.
A range of sides understandably have little desire to weaken themselves in the middle of a season, so it can often be hard to find value for money in this window.
Everton do have cash to spend – but the Friedkin Group will be wary of being ripped off as they aim to help bolster the squad for David Moyes.
Tyrique George was one player who seemed to be available this winter as Enzo Maresca regularly overlooked the England U21 international at Chelsea – although the shock arrival of Liam Rosenior could now change the picture for Everton.
Liam Rosenior may now opt to keep Tyrique George at Chelsea despite Everton talks
A story from TEAMtalk recently claimed that Everton are working on a deal to sign George – who has not featured in a Premier League squad at Chelsea since a defeat against Sunderland on 25th October.
If Tyler Dibling cost £40m, how much would Everton have to pay for George? 😳
An overview of Tyrique George's 2025/26 campaign with Chelsea.
Credit: Getty Images/Harry Langer/DeFodi Images.
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It goes without saying that the arrival of a new manager typically represents a clean slate for every player at a club.
In this particular instance, Rosenior is a coach who likes to work with young talents such as George, so the 19-year-old could now get a chance just as Chelsea seemed ready to sell him.
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Rosenior’s Strasbourg had an average age of just 21 this season as he regularly entrusted the likes of Mike Penders, Valentin Barco, Emmanuel Emegha and Kendry Paez to shoulder the responsibility.
It means the 41-year-old will surely want to take a look at a talented prospect like George, who has proven he can step up when handed chances in cup competitions this season.
The Chelsea No.32 has scored three goals and provided one assist in seven appearances across the UEFA Champions League and Carabao Cup.
Fulham came close to signing George in a £22m deal back in September, so Everton would presumably have to offer at least that amount to tempt Chelsea into a sale this month.
Tyrique George can solve several issues for David Moyes
If Rosenior does decide George – who Everton also wanted last summer – can be offloaded this month, the teenager would be a very handy addition for Moyes.
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David Moyes on Everton's transfer plans.
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Not only can the Chelsea academy graduate play as a striker – where Beto and Thierno Barry are struggling to deliver – but he is also capable of playing on either flank.
Position Games Goals Assists
Left Wing 35 11 11
Striker 11 2 4
Right Wing 11 1 2
Attacking Midfield 6 2 2
Left Midfield 6 6 3
Right Midfield 1 0 0
Central Midfield 1 0 0
This versatility would be especially useful considering Tyler Dibling is still yet to start firing for Everton – signing competition for his spot in George may even spark the £42m man into life.
Hopefully, the appointment of Rosenior does not spoil this potential signing for Everton, but it has every chance of doing so – in our opinion at least.
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