Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is stepping up its summer recruitment efforts and targets Tyler Morton, Liverpool’s young midfielder, a fresh European champion with England Hopes. Lyon’s leaders have already made a first offer to capture this English talent, and the club seems determined to strengthen its defensive terrain. According to Times journalist Paul Joyce, Liverpool would be willing to sell its 22-year-old player for about £10 million (about €11.5 million), an opportunity that Tyler Morton himself would not refuse. This is part of a broader OL strategy to meet its staffing needs, particularly in the face of current financial constraints.

OL’s interest in Tyler Morton is explained by the depth of Liverpool’s midfielders, where many internationals are evolving. The young player, who has been in Liverpool since the age of 9 and signed his first professional contract at 17, had a first team experience with a few appearances in the Champions League. However, OL will have to face significant competition to take over the English nugget. West Ham, Celtic, Bayer Leverkusen, Ajax Amsterdam, Braga and Club Brugge would also have expressed interest in the player.

OL’s ability to convince Tyler Morton to join the Rhône will be decisive. The club will have to demonstrate its ability to offer an attractive sport project and development prospects for the young field environment. This recruitment operation is part of a broader OL policy, which has already targeted other young talent such as Afonso Moreira and Ruben Kluivert. The success of this recruit could be a key factor in the future of the club, given its current financial situation.