Liverpool Midfielder Tyler Morton Signs Lyon £15m Move

Liverpool has sold midfielder Tyler Morton to Lyon for a reported £15 million, with the England under-21 international leaving after making 14 appearances for the Reds, including loan spells at Blackburn and Hull. Morton, a Liverpool academy graduate since age seven, was part of England's U21 European Championship-winning squad this summer, and his move aligns with Liverpool's strategy to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability rules by moving academy players. Lyon, recently reinstated to Ligue 1 after a financial demotion, finished sixth in the French top flight last season and aims to strengthen their squad with Morton's signing. Meanwhile, Liverpool continues to invest heavily in their squad following their 2024-25 Premier League title, spending over £250 million on new additions, while planning further moves, including a late summer pursuit of central defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace to reinforce their defense after selling Jarrell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen. Liverpool's focus on bolstering their squad depth highlights their ambition to compete for every trophy in the upcoming season. The club has also transferred other academy talents like goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher and defender Jarrell Quansah as part of this strategic overhaul.