Lyon make transfer decision on Tyler Morton which makes Liverpool sale look even worse

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Tyler Morton has settled into life at Lyon seamlessly, making the £15 million Liverpool sold him for look like a bargain. It is looking more and more like Liverpool jumped the gun, especially after Lyon’s latest transfer decision.

Arteta-ball isn't easy on the eye, despite what he might claim 👀 Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images Lyon consider Tyler Morton ‘untouchable’ after post-Liverpool breakoutMorton’s first season at Lyon has gone better than almost anyone could have expected. The 23-year-old has established himself as a vital part of Paulo Fonseca’s midfield, with Andy Brassell previously claiming he may now be worth three times the £15 million Liverpool received.He keeps the ball moving, controls the tempo and can take the sting out of games when his team need calm.

The report names him among five Lyon players considered untouchable, unless an offer arrives that is impossible to refuse.Liverpool clearly need a player of Morton’s profile this summer, to take the role of a deep distributor and a controller of the pace. If they get that signing right, the frustration may fade.But if they spend big trying to replace a player they sold for £15m, the Morton sale will only look worse.READ MORE: Liverpool should be on high alert as their ideal midfield signing is put up for saleJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox