Roma close in on Chelsea starlet as Sancho talks stall | OneFootball

Roma are closing on a deal to sign Chelsea youngster Tyrique George on a permanent deal, with reports from Italy claiming the Giallorossi are now prioritising the 19-year-old over a move for Jadon Sancho.

According to what has been reported by the Gazzetta dello Sport this morning, Roma are set to bring George to the Italian capital for a fee of around €21-22 million and a significantly lower wage than what Manchester United outcast Sancho was interested in.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 26: Manchester United player Jadon Sancho in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on August 26, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

There was initially some confusion about whether a deal for George would be on a loan basis or permanent but Gazzetta are indicating that the move will be a proper, permanent transfer.

Another step in the right direction as Roma target Chelsea’s George

Roma continue to add a number of talented young players to their squad as the Giallorossi aim to give new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini a competitive squad for his first season in Rome.

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 08: Tyrique George of Chelsea during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge on August 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

George is considered to be one of Chelsea’s brightest young prospects and the 19-year-old played 26 times in all competitions last season, being a major part of the Blues’ rotated squad that eased through the UEFA Conference League.