Everton close in on deals for Tyrique George and Hayden Hackney

<ul><li><p>George played for club on loan from Chelsea last season </p></li><li><p>Middlesbrough’s Hackney expected to have medical</p></li></ul><p>Everton are close to agreeing a fee with Chelsea for the winger Tyrique George as Hayden Hackney puts the finishing touches to his move from Middlesbrough.</p><p>George made 11 appearances for Everton last season after joining on loan in February. That deal included an option for Everton to sign the England Under-21 international on a permanent basis for £25m and, although that option was not activated, David Moyes still wants to secure the 20-year-old’s services.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/30/everton-chelsea-tyrique-george-hayden-hackney-middlesbrough-transfers">Continue reading...</a>