Overview

• Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol says George is likely to leave in January, with both loan and permanent options under consideration as Chelsea look to secure him regular minutes.
• Clubs across Europe, including Champions League and Europa League sides, are monitoring him, with previous interest reported from AS Roma and RB Leipzig.
• A proposed £22 million move to Fulham collapsed on Deadline Day after Harry Wilson’s transfer to Leeds fell through, ending the chain late in the window.
• George has five senior appearances this season, contributing a goal and an assist in Chelsea’s EFL Cup win over Lincoln City.
• His route to the first team is crowded by Pedro Neto, Estevão Willian, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho, with Geovany Quenda set to arrive next summer.