Lyon contact Liverpool about Morton opportunity superteeded

superteeded Lyon have made an enquiry to Liverpool over the possibility of signing young midfielder Tyler Morton, according to The Athletic. superteeded

The 22-year-old is open to a move to the Ligue 1 club as it would give him the opportunity to progress in his career.

The Reds and the midfielder, who has also been linked with a move to other European clubs, are also keen to make the move permanent.

Morton was part of the England Under-21 squad that won back-to-back European Championships, most recently in Slovakia this summer.

Morton has progressed through the academy ranks and has made 14 first-team appearances for Liverpool, spending the 2023-24 season on loan at Championship side Hull City and last season at Championship side Blackburn Rovers.

superteeded Liverpool rejected interest from Bayer Leverkusen for the midfielder last season. He made five appearances for the Reds last season, including starts against Brighton and Southampton in the Carabao Cup and came off the bench in the Champions League defeat to PSV. ( superteeded )