Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Tyler Morton from Lyon.
The 23-year-old has done well since they moved to France, and he has established himself as an important player for the French outfit. He is being linked with a return to the Premier League now, and Tottenham are among several clubs keen on him, as per TEAMtalk.
Newcastle United, Everton, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are also keeping tabs on the young midfielder.
Tottenham could use Tyler Morton
It is no secret that they need more technical ability and control in the middle of the park. Morton could prove to be an excellent long-term acquisition. He will help them add more control and composure in the middle of the park.
The opportunity to return to the Premier League will be exciting for him as well. He has previously failed to make the cut at Liverpool despite being rated highly at the club. He will look to establish himself as an important player in the Premier League now.
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has previously labelled him as a player with an outstanding football brain.
“You can see Tyler Morton,” Klopp said of the midfielder. “We have to send him to the gym as if he gets a body, he’s a brilliant footballer. There are some things to come physique wise, but the football brain is outstanding.”
Morton has done well since Lyon move
The 23-year-old has improved a lot since then, and he knows what it takes to compete at a high level now. The opportunity to play for a big club like Tottenham will be quite exciting for him. He will be hoping to compete in Europe with them and fight for trophies.
Lyon paid £15 million for the midfielder, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham can negotiate a reasonable deal to sign him.
The 23-year-old could prove to be a solid addition for the North London club. They could groom him into an important player for the team. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.