Liverpool have agreed a £15 million deal to sell midfielder Tyler Morton to Lyon, with a 20% sell-on clause that could generate additional income for the club. The French side made Morton a key target this summer and the transfer is in its final stages, including attainable add-ons.
The 22-year-old academy graduate, who helped England win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in June, attracted interest from Championship clubs including Ipswich Town. However, Lyon's offer proved superior despite recent financial struggles that saw them briefly relegated to Ligue 2.
Morton made his Liverpool debut in September 2021 and featured in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup that season. He had successful loan spells at Blackburn Rovers and Hull City before returning last term, but managed only five appearances and did not play in the Premier League as Liverpool secured a record-equalling 20th title.
A shoulder injury sidelined him from January onwards, though he featured regularly in pre-season under Arne Slot. Morton's departure would push Liverpool's summer transfer income to approximately £145 million, following sales of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Caoimhin Kelleher, Nat Phillips, Jarell Quansah and Luis Diaz.
