Everton close in on deals for Tyrique George and Hayden Hackney

• George played for club on loan from Chelsea last season

• Middlesbrough’s Hackney expected to have medical

Everton are close to agreeing a fee with Chelsea for the winger Tyrique George as Hayden Hackney puts the finishing touches to his move from Middlesbrough.

George made 11 appearances for Everton last season after joining on loan in February. That deal included an option for Everton to sign the England Under-21 international on a permanent basis for £25m and, although that option was not activated, David Moyes still wants to secure the 20-year-old’s services.

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