(Credit: Imago)
(Credit: Imago)
Transfers

Tyler Morton bid submitted as West Ham line up midfielder sales

Jack Dawson
Jack Dawson

Correspondent AUTHORITY Football journalist with experience at the Edinburgh Evening News and GRV Media; Masters graduate from the University of Derby. FOCUS Scottish Premiership coverage with specialist knowledge of Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Aberdeen, and Motherwell. THE INSIGHT Jack utilises a network of club and industry contacts across the Scottish Premiership to deliver verified, high-speed reporting. He provides the tactical and transfer insight behind the headlines to ensure fans get the full story as it happens.

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Tyler Morton has been heavily linked with a move to West Ham over the past month.

The Liverpool academy graduate has struggled to make his breakthrough at the Premier League champions despite his potential. 

This summer, the midfielder was part of the England squad that won the Under 21s European Championships. 

As a result, West Ham are looking to move in for Morton to add to their midfield options for the upcoming season. 

Now, the transfer saga has developed further as other clubs join in on the pursuit. 

West Ham target and Liverpool star Tyler Morton.
Tyler Morton had a successful summer with England's Under 21s (Credit: Imago)

Lyon table bid for Morton amid West Ham interest 

As well as West Ham, Morton has interest from multiple clubs, including Lyon. 

According to The Athletic (29 July), the Ligue 1 side have tabled a bid for the Liverpool youngster, with the Merseyside club looking for £10 million+ for the 22-year-old. 

  • Morton is a Liverpool academy graduate
  • The midfielder has played 14 times for the Reds' first-team
  • Morton was named EFL Young Player of the Month in December 2023 while on loan at Hull

On top of this, Lyon, Braga, Ajax, Strasbourg, and Ipswich Town are also monitoring the situation as the saga heats up. 

West Ham remain in the race for Morton. However, the report states that Potter is looking to sell some of their current midfield options first before making a move. 

Lucas Paqueta pre-match before West Ham's pre-season match against Manchester United
West Ham could consider parting with Lucas Paqueta before making a move for Morton (Credit: Imago)

Morton would be a sensible buy for Potter 

For around £10m, there are few better options compared to Morton in the transfer market. 

The 22-year-old has high potential, and his English nationality will help with registration rules. 

The question will be whether Morton can make the step up to Premier League football after only making two appearances in the top-flight to date. 

Tyler Morton's loan spells Appearances Goals Assists
Blackburn Rovers 4604
Hull City 4135
Morton was a success while on loan in the Championship

However, the midfielder has had successful loan spells at both Blackburn Rovers and Hull City in the Championship and should at least be a solid squad option.

Hopefully, Potter will soon look to make an official move before more clubs place bids in for Morton. 

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