A Liverpool midfield prodigy is reportedly on the verge of completing a surprise transfer to West Ham United, which would be one of the most unexpected moves of the summer window. The talented teenager is said to be finalising terms as the Hammers look to snap up one of Merseyside’s most exciting young prospects. A stunning twist that few saw coming, the deal could be sealed in the coming days.
Liverpool won the Premier League on a canter last season and have already shown they want to reach the next level by spending a British record fee on Florian Wirtz this summer.
However, the club are keen to offload players who are deemed surplus to requirements, and England Under-21 midfielder Tyler Morton is not seen as part of Arne Slot’s plans.
The defensive midfielder made just five senior appearances for the club last season and is almost certain to move on from Anfield in the ongoing summer transfer window.
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West Ham are eyeing a transfer for the Liverpool midfielder
According to the West Ham Way, the Hammers are interested in snapping up the 22-year-old Liverpool midfielder this summer.
West Ham boss Graham Potter is keen to overhaul his squad in the ongoing transfer window and has the remit to bring down the average age of the team.
He is eyeing young players with potential, and Morton is seen as a midfielder who could excel under the former Chelsea manager at the London Stadium.
The midfielder started is part of the England Under-21 squad that has reached the final of the European Championship and will play Germany in the final on Saturday.
The Hammers are keeping tabs on him and are keen to open talks with Liverpool to take him to the London Stadium in the ongoing transfer window.
Moton would welcome interest from a Premier League side, and a few other teams, such as Leeds, are also keen to sign him this summer.
Tyler Morton needs to move on from Liverpool
The 22-year-old’s performances for the England Under-21s show that he is clearly a talented young player with a bright future ahead of him.
However, competition for places at Liverpool is fierce and last season, he failed to earn manager Arne Slot’s faith on Merseyside.
West Ham’s interest in the player indicates that he is rated at several other Premier League clubs, and his departure will serve the interest of both Liverpool and the midfielder.
Morton needs to join a club where he will play regular first-team football, and he needs a manager who will trust him.
He is one of the brightest young prospects to come out of the Liverpool academy, but it is time he cuts the cord with the Merseyside giants and charts his own course.
