A host of Premier League sides alongside Nottingham Forest are interested in former Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton, now at Lyon.
According to Team Talk, Tyler Morton is emerging as a big target for at least four Premier League sides, including Nottingham Forest. Sean Dyche’s side are anticipating a sale of Elliot Anderson next summer, which may see them pursue the former Liverpool midfielder now at Lyon, as the likes of Tottenham, Newcastle United and Everton are also keen.
Tyler Morton, who left Liverpool back in the summer to join Lyon in a reported 15 million deal, could be back in the Premier League within 12 months of his departure. The midfielder has excelled in France since his move, as a host of English sides are angling to sign him next summer.
Nottingham Forest are among those interested in signing Morton, as they are potentially anticipating Manchester United-linked Elliot Anderson’s departure next summer. Hence, they are eager to land Morton as a potential replacement, although they face ample competition for the former Liverpool midfielder.
Tottenham are considering their own move for Morton, as an alternative to the expensive Carlos Baleba and probably Adam Wharton. The latter is seen as a prime target for Spurs, although Crystal Palace’s asking price could prove prohibitive. Incidentally, Palace are also interested in Morton as they too are anticipating a change in their midfield.
Newcastle United have been interested in landing a new midfielder since last summer, and amid links to former star Anderson, they are unlikely to spend big. Everton are the other club interested in the former Liverpool midfielder, as they could potentially see the value in landing the Lyon star.
Tyler Morton to the Premier League?
Morton has shown plenty of quality in France to earn the attention of those Premier League sides. Lyon are helpless if a reported €50 million clause in his contract gets triggered by some of those clubs, as there could be big value in paying as much for the former Liverpool midfielder.
It remains to be seen where Morton plays his football next season, as Lyon could sense an opportunity to make a hefty profit on their investment 12 months on. Liverpool have a 20% sell-on clause, so the Merseysiders could be in for making some more money if Morton does end up returning to the Premier League.