Liverpool Eye £26m Reunion with Lyon Midfielder Tyler Morton

Liverpool are reportedly interested in re-signing Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Tyler Morton, according to TEAMtalk. The 23-year-old left Anfield permanently last year and has impressed in Ligue 1, attracting attention from seven Premier League clubs. The Reds hold a 20% sell-on clause.

  • Player: Tyler Morton (23), defensive midfielder
  • Current club: Olympique Lyonnais (contract until 2030)
  • Valuation: £26m (Transfermarkt)
  • Liverpool clause: 20% sell-on
  • Competition: Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Brighton, Sunderland, Newcastle, Everton
  • Stage: Rumour – Liverpool monitoring development

Deal Details

According to reports, Liverpool are considering signing a new midfielder next year and have been monitoring Morton’s development. Tyler Morton joined Lyon permanently last year after coming through Liverpool’s youth system and making his first-team debut in 2021. His existing deal runs until 2030, putting Lyon in a strong position to demand a big fee.

Morton is valued at around £26m by Transfermarkt. Liverpool also hold a 20% sell-on clause, which would entitle them to a fifth of any future transfer fee if Lyon sell him to another club. The report states that Liverpool are weighing up a potential swoop but have not yet made a concrete approach.

Why Liverpool Are Interested

Liverpool are short on midfield options following Curtis Jones’ move to Inter Milan. Current options are Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Trey Nyoni. Endo has found himself on the periphery, while Nyoni is still very young and needs time to develop.

Morton, a 6ft 1in right-footed defensive midfielder, can also provide cover in the box-to-box role. He is technically sound, tidy in possession, has an eye for long-range passing, and is efficient in defensive contributions. These attributes fit the profile Liverpool are seeking as they plan for next year.

The Numbers

  • £26m – Morton’s Transfermarkt valuation
  • 20% – Liverpool’s sell-on clause
  • 23 – Morton’s age
  • 6ft 1in – Morton’s height
  • 5 – goal contributions in Ligue 1 last season (29 appearances)
  • 2nd – Lyon’s current Ligue 1 position (two points behind AS Monaco)
  • 2021 – year of Morton’s Liverpool first-team debut
  • 2030 – expiry of Morton’s Lyon contract

What Happens Next

Liverpool are expected to decide whether to make a formal approach for Tyler Morton next year. The January transfer window could see initial talks, but a summer move is more likely given the number of clubs monitoring him. Lyon’s strong negotiating position, combined with the 20% sell-on clause, means any deal will be complex.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liverpool signing Tyler Morton?

Liverpool are reportedly interested in re-signing Tyler Morton and have been monitoring him, but no concrete approach has been made.

How much would Tyler Morton cost?

Morton is valued at around £26m by Transfermarkt, but Lyon are in a strong position to demand a big fee due to his contract running until 2030.

Which other clubs want Tyler Morton?

Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Brighton and Hove Albion, Sunderland, Newcastle United and Everton are also in the race, according to TEAMtalk.

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