Chelsea wonderkid ‘asks to leave’ despite breakthrough campaign under Enzo Maresca – as ‘RB Leipzig target teenager as Xavi Simons replacement’

Chelsea forward Tyrique George wants to leave the club this summer, according to a report. 

George enjoyed a breakout campaign last season, making 26 appearances across all competitions for the Blues.

He featured in every Conference League match except the final, which Chelsea won against Real Betis in May.

However, George is now eager for more regular playing time and is seeking a move away from Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea would like to keep the 19-year-old but understand his desire for more minutes, given their depth in attacking options.

Bundesliga sides RB Leipzig and Borussia Monchengladbach are both interested in George, who scored three goals and provided five assists last term.

Chelsea want George (second left) to stay but accept his desire for more regular minutes 

RB Leipzig inquired about Tyrique George during talks with Chelsea over Xavi Simons

RB Leipzig are believed to have inquired about Tyrique George during talks with Chelsea over Xavi Simons, though the two deals are considered separate. 

Talks have been progressing well between the two clubs over a deal for Simons, with a verbal agreement ‘almost done’, according to German journalist Florian Plettenberg. 

The Dutchman has also removed any reference to RB Leipzig in his Instagram bio. Now, he only lists his UNICEF ambassadorship and his sponsorship from Puma, although he still has posts of him in a Leipzig kit. He is also still following the club. 

But Chelsea are thought to be holding off from submitting their first bid for the £60million-rated attacker while they try to offload more players. 

Enzo Maresca’s side have heavily strengthened their attack this summer with the arrivals of Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro and Estevao. 

The west London side are also weighing up an offer for Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho, who is set to leave Manchester United after a fallout with Ruben Amorim.