London, United Kingdom - October 22: Tyrique George of Chelsea FC celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Chelsea FC and AFC Ajax at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2025 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Vince Mignott/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
Tyrique George of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Champions League match against Ajax at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2025
Welcome to our live Everton transfer deadline day blog. It looks like we could be in for a busy one!
The headline news is that the Blues are closing in on a loan deal for Chelsea winger Tyrique George. Also, Harrison Armstrong is going nowhere.
However, there could be exits from ' squad before the transfer window closes at 7pm tonight.
The decision not to send Armstrong back on loan to Preston North End means manager Moyes is certainly well-stocked in midfielder. Therefore, the future of , who has been linked with Lazio, is one to keep an eye on.
Also expected to attract interest are , who lost his place in the side for Saturday's dramatic 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion, as did , who is reportedly on the radar of former Blues boss at Nottingham Forest.
Stick with us for all the updates.
Harrison Armstrong decision made
Harrison Armstrong will remain with Everton for the rest of the season.
The midfielder spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Preston North End, where he became a key part of the club’s Championship promotion drive.
Armstrong was recalled by David Moyes at the start of the month and has since become an important player, starting the last five successive games.
Blues boss Moyes had been open to allowing the 19-year-old to return to Deepdale for the remainder of the campaign and said it would be wrong to read too much into his use of the England youth international after the 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
But it is now understood the decision to keep Armstrong has been made, with the teenager set to compete for a place alongside fellow midfielders including Idrissa Gueye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Merlin Rohl, James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam.
Harrison Armstrong of Everton is fouled by Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match at Amex Stadium on January 31, 2026 (Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Tyrique George latest
So let's start with the big news regarding an Everton incoming today.
There was growing expectation last night that the Blues would be able to reach a deal with Chelsea for 19-year-old winger Tyrique George.
Discussions have been centred on a loan move that would include an option to make the deal permanent in the summer.
Tyrique George is set to sign for Everton (Image: Marc Atkins)
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And welcome to our live Everton transfer deadline day blog.
Strap yourselves in. It could be a busy one!