England Under 21 Discussions Thread (2004+ born) #8

Watched the Norwich v Coventry match tonight, he wasn’t amazing but had some nice moments, he has all the attributes to be a very good forward long term.

 

Yeah, I was looking at the squad and seeing who he could replace or rather who’s the competition. I think he plays as a more advanced midfielder or can play just centre midfield. I guess the competition is already quite deep if you bring back previously injured players also like Hinshelwood so maybe best to bolster the U19’s and play rather than U21’s and be on the bench.

 

🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Brooke Norton-Cuffy could leave Genoa before the end of the January window.

Clubs have re-started calling, Everton and one more Premier League clubs while Serie A sides are also keen.

🎥🇮🇹 https://t.co/DQbXupL4zR pic.twitter.com/pugjb2Uua1

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 27, 2026

 

Inter Milan in talks for Norton-Cuffy

🚨⚫️🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Inter in advanced talks to sign Brooke Norton-Cuffy from Genoa on permanent deal.

Surprise move made today after PSV Eindhoven insist on Ivan Perisić to stay. pic.twitter.com/wmUGALJ3As

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 29, 2026

 

Everton have shown interest in a loan deal for Chelsea's Tyrique George.

The Merseyside club expect to face significant competition from clubs in England and Europe for the 19-year-old winger, who has made only five starts for Chelsea this season.https://t.co/j6T6pKtR73

— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) January 30, 2026

Everton interested in Tyrique George.

 

We are delighted to announce the loan signing of forward Dane Scarlett! 🥬

Dane joins the Hibees from Tottenham Hotspur for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign!

Welcome to Hibs, Dane! 💚

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— Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) January 30, 2026

 

West Brom are keen on a loan deal for Aston Villa attacking midfielder Jamal Jimoh-Aloba, 19, who came through the Baggies academy, after an injury to Karlan Grant. The England Under-20 international scored Villa's winner in the Europa League game against RB Salzburg on Thursday. (WestBromXtra, external)

Sheffield United have joined Blackburn and Bristol City in the hunt for Barnsley winger Reyes Cleary, 21. (Sheffield Star, external)

 

🚨🔵 EXCL: Everton send official loan with option to buy proposal to Chelsea for Tyrique George.#EFC currently leading the race for George as talks are underway with many clubs keen on Chelsea player. pic.twitter.com/CNlOqKLBrA

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2026

🚨🦊 EXCLUSIVE: Leicester City agree deal to sign Divine Mukasa from Manchester City on initial loan.

Understand Mukasa will sign new deal at Manchester City and then go on loan, all agreed in principle with #MCFC & #LCFC. pic.twitter.com/eMQN0Zr6K7

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2026

Divine Mukasa off to Leicester on loan while Everton want Tyrique George

 

Gittens has gone off with a foot injury.

 

Shame that Acheampongs playing time seems to have stalled under Rosenior. Before he arrived many Chelsea fans were saying he was there best defender so it seems unfortunate that he now seems to be very much a backup.

 

Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba to leave #AVFC on loan before the deadline. #WBA current frontrunners, but Leicester City also interested. Villa assessing options before allowing 19yo to gain regular senior minutes for remainder of the season. @TheAthleticFC #LCFChttps://t.co/NlCFQeIY7V

— Jacob Tanswell (@J_Tanswell) January 30, 2026

 

Sunderland and Everton are showing an interest in Chelsea’s 19-year-old England Under-21 forward Tyrique George. Clubs in Spain, France and Italy are also following him. (Sky Sports)

 

Everton could be a decent move, wouldn’t want him joining Sunderland though. I just think for most youngsters, moving abroad is just usually a smoother pathway to regular first team football rather than the challenges of premier league Clubs. Obviously there are exceptions to the rule either way but if I was George, I might consider moving abroad if it’s the best opportunity to develop.

 

Tommy Watson has joined Millwall on loan for the rest of the season.

 

🚨 EXCL: Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea to sign Tyrique George. Deal for 19yo #CFC forward loan + buy option, pending #EFC ratification. England U21 int’l granted permission to travel for medical before completing transfer @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/2nJqExn9Jc

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) February 1, 2026

 

Acheampong staying at Chelsea long term according to Fabrizio Romano.

 

Charlie Setford has joined MK Dons on Loan from Ajax.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c801zekdg9lo

 

Many Hibs fans liked what they saw from Scarlett's cameo. Didn't get a goal but an assist.

 

Freddie Draper has found some goalscoring-form for Lincoln who are second in League One.

 

Makama off injured.

 

You have to wonder ( well you don’t, just a figure of speech ) how De Zerbi leaving Marseille will affect Nwaneri’s playing time. I mean by all accounts he hasn’t played that well in the previous two games and subbed off at the interval on both occasions. He started on the bench today which probably isn’t a big shock but one to watch I would imagine.

 

Didn't even get off the bench

 

Do you know who is more highly rated?

Perhaps that's why Simkin is still uncapped at U21 level. Carsley started Tommy Setford over him in the most difficult games against Ireland/Slovakia despite being couple of years younger.

Broke a bone in his foot and has had surgery. Definitely out of the qualifiers next month and might miss rest of the season. Obviously Mubama is also injured.

Guessing we'll see Tyrique George up front again like he was against Andorra.

 

Max Dean with 2 goals for Gent this evening, so he could be close to a call up given the other strikers missing.