Middlesbrough are reportedly targeting a late move for Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton as the transfer window draws to a close.
The 22-year-old has found himself on the fringes at Anfield this season, making only a handful of appearances in domestic cup competitions and a recent Champions League outing. Despite receiving significant interest during the summer from several clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen, Morton opted to stay at Liverpool, but has struggled to secure regular first-team action.
Morton has yet to feature in the Premier League this season, a stark contrast to the buzz surrounding him last year. His lack of minutes under Arne Slot has led to speculation regarding his future, with Middlesbrough now hoping to bring him to the Championship on a permanent basis. The Teesside club, who currently have Liverpool’s young winger Ben Doak on loan, are looking to bolster their midfield options and see Morton as a potential addition to their squad.
With only a few days left in the transfer window, Middlesbrough are keen to push through a deal for Morton, who is eager to get more playing time. Michael Carrick’s side are in action against Sunderland on Monday night, but their focus will also be on finalizing the move for the Liverpool academy graduate. The deal would see Morton leave Liverpool temporarily in search of regular football, something that has been hard to come by this season.
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Liverpool, in contrast, have had a relatively quiet transfer window. The club has made minimal moves, with the focus being more on consolidating their position in both domestic and European competitions. They currently sit six points clear at the top of the Premier League, with a game in hand, and have already topped their Champions League group. With such a strong position, it’s understandable that the Reds have not been particularly active in the market.
In terms of outgoings, Liverpool have already seen some movement. Academy midfielder Tom Hill completed a permanent switch to League Two side Harrogate Town, while goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga returned to Brazil to rejoin his former club, Fluminense. However, aside from these departures, the club has not made any significant moves during the window, with most attention focused on maintaining their current squad’s success.
As the window nears its end, it remains to be seen whether Morton will make the move to Middlesbrough. A transfer could offer him the chance to gain more experience and regular first-team football, which would be invaluable for his development. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough are hoping to secure the midfielder’s services as they continue their push for promotion back to the Premier League.
