Chelsea Retains Tyrique George After £22M Fulham Transfer Collapses

Tyrique George's proposed £22 million transfer from Chelsea to Fulham collapsed on transfer deadline day due to Fulham's decision to retain Harry Wilson, who was a key contingency in the deal. Although George had agreed to a five-year contract with Fulham and undergone a medical, the transfer fell through late in the day, and he will remain part of Chelsea's Champions League squad. George, a versatile 19-year-old winger who featured in 26 games last season, faces increased competition for playing time after Chelsea's recent acquisitions of several forwards, including Jamie Gittens, Estêvão, Joao Pedro, and Liam Delap. Interest in George had also come from other clubs such as Roma and Bayern Munich, but Chelsea preferred to keep him in the Premier League. Fulham's pursuit of other winger signings, including Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk and Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan, further complicated the transfer. Ultimately, George will stay at Chelsea, where he must compete for minutes in a heavily strengthened attacking lineup.