AS Roma are pressing ahead with their bid to sign Tyrique George, as the Italian side look to strengthen their squad with young attacking talent. The 18-year-old winger has been making waves in Chelsea’s academy setup, attracting attention across Europe with his pace and technical quality.
Softfootball understands that Roma’s interest has been ongoing for weeks, with negotiations centering on the right deal structure. The Serie A club are leaning towards a permanent transfer, though talks are still ongoing with both Chelsea and the player’s camp to finalize the formula.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the latest development on the story via his X handle, saying:
“AS Roma keep working on Tyrique George deal as exclusively revealed on Saturday.
Talks ongoing with his camp and Chelsea over deal formula, preference for permanent move.
Bundesliga clubs also keen with RB Leipzig and more in contact with player’s agents.”
For Roma, signing George would fit into their long-term strategy of blending youth with experience. The youngster’s ability to operate on either wing gives the Giallorossi flexibility in attack, while also making sure they have a player who can develop into an important player.
With Gian Piero Gasperini pushing for younger profiles to add energy and depth, George could be the type of player Roma nurture into a Serie A regular. However, they face alot of competition from Germany, where clubs like RB Leipzig have built strong reputation by giving young talents opportunities to develop into ready made stars.
Leipzig’s track record of developing players into stars could appeal to George’s camp, making this a transfer race worth watching closely.
For Chelsea, a decision will also need to be made whether to cash in permanently or insert buy-back options, as the Blues continue to trim their academy ranks while keeping tabs on future stars.
