Everton are up against the clock to secure the signing of Chelsea winger Tyrique George.
It is never easy in the winter window and Everton are certainly doing their best to prove just that.
The patience of the fans and David Moyes will have been tested over recent weeks, with deals going right down to the wire.
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Everton have had George in for his medical on Monday afternoon and the 19-year-old is expected to be the only signing.
However, the Blues are up against the clock when it comes to securing his signature in time.
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With a fresh update coming from George’s medical at Finch Farm, Everton could well be forced into submitting a deal sheet.
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How long Everton have to secure Tyrique George signing
Everton have agreed to sign George on an initial loan from Chelsea, with some flexible buy option requirements included in the agreement.
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The official deadline is at 7pm GMT, but Everton may well be forced into submitting a deal sheet for some extra time.
If this is the case, the Blues will be awarded another two hours to get the deal over the line.
George could find himself wearing number 14 for Everton, with Jarrad Branthwaite currently wearing his number 32 shirt from Chelsea.
Fans will believe the speculation when the 19-year-old is finally pictured wearing the famous blue of Everton.
The wait may not go on for much longer after a new update has emerged from Finch Farm.
Tyrique George has completed his Everton medical
Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has revealed that George had completed his Everton medical shortly before 6pm GMT.
The race to get the paper signed will now be on as the club will then have to finalise the media duties to announce the signing.
This is good news for Evertonians, though.
It now seems just a matter of time before Everton are sharing the news of their first signing of the winter window.
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