Everton signs Tyrique George and Merlin Rohl, pursues Kofane and Lewis

Everton has secured the permanent transfers of Tyrique George and Merlin Rohl. George, an England Under-21 international forward, joins from Chelsea on a four-year deal, having previously been on loan with the club. Rohl's loan has been converted into a three-year contract., Everton has made an offer for Christian Kofane from Bayer Leverkusen and is targeting Manchester City's Rico Lewis to strengthen their right-back position this summer.

• 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tuesday’s Everton News: George and Rohl signed, Kofane & Lewis linked