Lyon are close to reaching a €17m agreement with Liverpool over a deal to sign defensive midfielder Tyler Morton (22), according to The Times’ Paul Joyce. Les Gones have previously made

Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton is close to securing a move to Lyon for a deal worth around £15 million inclusive of add-ons. The Athletic reported on Tuesday Liverpool had received contact from the Ligue 1 side over a deal for the 22-year-old. Morton is awaiting the green light from the club before travelling to France to undergo a medical.

Liverpool’s Tyler Morton has become one of the most talked-about young midfielders on the market this summer, with Sky Sports News reporting that Ligue 1 side Lyon have entered negotiations with the Anfield club for his signature. The report states that “Lyon are in talks with Liverpool over a possible deal for midfielder Tyler Morton.”