Reporter reveals "last-minute transfer" for Chelsea star is still possible

"EXCL: RB Leipzig are in concrete talks for Tyrique George (19/). Contacts between Chelsea, Leipzig and the player took place in the last few hours. A last-minute transfer on #DeadlineDay is possible Leipzig are now discussing how to proceed. EXCL: RB Leipzig are in concrete talks for Tyrique George (19/???????). Contacts between Chelsea, Leipzig and the player took place in the last few hours. A last-minute transfer on #DeadlineDay is possible Leipzig are now discussing how to proceed."

"George looks like a bright prospect, but it's going to be difficult for him to get much playing time at Chelsea. The England youth international will be up against big-name attacking players such as Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens and Estevao Willian in Enzo Maresca's side. Can Tyrique George rebuild his career at RB Leipzig? George could still have a fine career ahead of him, and Leipzig have shown they're a good destination for top young talents like this."

"Some Chelsea fans might be a bit worried, however, about losing a prospect like George, as he might be someone they'll look back on and wish they'd kept. CFC supporters know a thing or two about letting elite young talents go to soon, as they were badly burned with Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah. Both players were at Chelsea as youngsters but didn't get much playing time, only to be let go before later becoming two of the best playe"

RB Leipzig are negotiating to sign 19-year-old Tyrique George from Chelsea, with contacts between Chelsea, Leipzig and the player occurring in the last few hours and a last-minute Deadline Day move possible. The England youth international faces limited opportunities at Chelsea behind Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens and Estevao Willian under Enzo Maresca. A transfer to Leipzig would likely provide more playing time and development opportunities. Some Chelsea supporters express concern about losing a promising prospect, citing past cases where released youngsters later became elite players, such as Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah.

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