Jose Mourinho aims to bring ignored Chelsea player to Benfica, his name is...

Jose Mourinho in turning to his former team, Chelsea, to strengthen Benfica in the winter window. The manager wants to sign Tyrique George on loan for the remainder of the season.

As per Duncan Castles on the Transfers Podcast, George' agent is in conversation with Benfica after Mourinho showed interest. Chelsea are open to letting him leave this month, but want an obligation to buy instead of an option at the end of the season. he said:

“Benfica have been looking to get a deal in place for George. They are very keen to take the player. The agent is working to make that happen. The problem is the cost. Benfica is proposing a loan with an option to buy. Chelsea would like a guaranteed fee on that deal. Benfica haven’t given up yet. So there is still the possibility of that move happening before the deadline.”

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior appreciated George i January, labeling him as a top-class player who never gives disappointment in training, However, he admitted that he does not have the spot to use the English player and said:

"Tyrique is a player of immense potential who I've been aware of for a long time. He's been unfortunate. The first game against Charlton, he travelled with the group. He wasn't in the group. Yesterday he was on the bench."

"I've said this to the players, your background, whether you're an academy player, whether you've been signed for £100m, it's about what you do in training. I have to say his attitude to training and what I've seen his attitude in the group has been top class."

George has appeared under Rosenior and was on the bench in just two of the seven matches under the new manager. He was close to leaving in the summer after Fulham agreed a £22 million deal, but it fell through on deadline day.

Benfica face tough competition for Chelsea star

Benfica are not the only contender to sign Tyrique George this window. Sky Sports have claimed that Sunderland and Everton are also interested on signing the Chelsea star.

The report adds that Clubs in Spain, Italy and France are also interested in the youngster.

Tyrique George has played just 143 minutes for Chelsea in the Premier League this season. He has 192 minutes in three Carabao Cup games, where he has scored two goals.