Liverpool in Talks to Sell Midfielder Morton to Lyon for £15 Million

Liverpool FC is negotiating a transfer deal to sell midfielder Tyler Morton to French Ligue 1 club Lyon for approximately £15 million, which could represent a significant profit under Premier League financial regulations. Morton, who has come through Liverpool's academy and featured in their senior team and England's U21 European Championship-winning squad, has struggled for regular first-team opportunities due to strong competition in midfield. Multiple reports indicate that talks are in advanced stages, with Lyon seeking to strengthen their midfield after recent player sales, and Liverpool aiming to balance their books amid heavy summer spending, including high-profile signings like Florian Wirtz. Besides Lyon, other European clubs such as Braga, Ipswich, Strasbourg, West Ham, and Bayer Leverkusen have shown interest in Morton, but Liverpool appears close to finalizing the deal with Lyon. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s ownership group, Fenway Sports Group, is reportedly preparing a £100 million bid to acquire Spanish La Liga club Getafe CF, potentially expanding their football portfolio beyond Liverpool. Getafe's president has publicly denied a sale but is privately open to negotiation, though he aims to renovate the club's stadium before any transaction.