Chelsea winger Tyrique George is closing on a likely permanent move to Roma following what have been described as “positive talks” in London. The 19-year-old, who impressed in the Europa Conference League for Chelsea last season, has fallen behind new arrivals Jamie Gittens and Est\u00eav\u00e3o in the club\u2019s pecking order, and the Blues appear prepared to sanction a permanent exit.<\/p>\n
Roma held discussions with George\u2019s representatives in London on Tuesday, according to Fabrizio Romano. The forward has been given permission to join the Serie A side on a permanent basis, albeit with a “heavy sell-on clause” included for Chelsea.<\/p>\n
BBC Sport have reported that \u00a325 million ($33.7 million) would likely be sufficient for Roma to secure his services, though it remains uncertain whether the Italian club will commit that sum before the transfer deadline.<\/p>\n
George broke into Chelsea\u2019s first team last season, making 26 appearances and contributing three goals and five assists as he established himself on the fringes of the squad. Those displays helped raise his profile and prompted Roma\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n
Separately, Roma had been linked with former Chelsea wide man Jadon Sancho while he was at Manchester United, but the two parties were unable to reach agreement on personal terms. That pursuit did not prevent the club from exploring alternatives, George among them.<\/p>\n
With the transfer window progressing, Chelsea look to balance their roster after the arrival of new attacking options. For George, the move to Roma represents an opportunity for regular football and a fresh start in a league that has shown interest in his profile. The next steps will depend on whether Roma move to meet Chelsea\u2019s valuation and finalise terms that satisfy all parties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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