Chelsea attacker Tyrique George has been frozen out at Stamford Bridge since mid‑December.
The 19‑year‑old made a notable impact towards the end of last season under former manager Enzo Maresca but has not been included in any of Chelsea’s past 12 Premier League matchday squads.
George suffered further disappointment when he failed to make the squad for the FA Cup third‑round tie against Charlton on Saturday. He was, however, an unused substitute against Arsenal, with eight senior players ruled out of the match. His most recent senior appearance for Chelsea came in the Carabao Cup quarter-final, playing 45 minutes in the first half against League One side Cardiff City.
Chelsea signalled their intentions at the end of the summer transfer window by accepting a £22m bid from Fulham on deadline day, only for the move to collapse in the final moments. George is again available for transfer and could consider a loan move, but he is not expected to revive a switch to Craven Cottage after being left frustrated by how the failed move was handled.
He was also discussed as part of a potential swap deal for midfielder Xavi Simons – now at Tottenham – during the Dutchman's spell at RB Leipzig, underlining the possibility that a move abroad could suit him.
New manager Liam Rosenior is not expected to alter the trajectory of George's future. When asked about the forward's situation, Rosenior said: "The honest answer is I don't know. Tyrique is a player of immense potential who I've been aware of for a long time."
If George stays, he could still earn further minutes, but Chelsea appear ready to cash in on another academy product, having already sold players such as Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall, Tammy Abraham, Marc Guehi and Fikayo Tomori under their current owners and the previous ownership.
