Liverpool Wonderkid Who Idolizes Thiago Alcantara Targeted For An Unexpected Transfer Abroad.
RB Leipzig are interested in securing a permanent deal for Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton, but they face competition from Premier League clubs. Morton, 21, has spent the last two seasons honing his skills in the Championship, initially with Blackburn Rovers and most recently with Hull City.
The English youth international is eager to continue his development with regular playing time in the upcoming season, although he is set to return to Liverpool for pre-season training under new manager Arne Slot early next month.
Having made nine appearances for Liverpool in the 2021/22 season, Morton has now accumulated over 100 senior career appearances, which has sparked significant interest from Leipzig. Liverpool reportedly values Morton at £20 million after securing him on a long-term contract 18 months ago.
Leipzig is renowned for signing players around Morton’s age and developing them into stars capable of competing in the Champions League. Morton, a technically gifted midfielder known for his forward-driving play and tackling ability, developed an admiration for Thiago Alcantara during their time together at Liverpool. Growing up watching Steven Gerrard dominate Anfield, Morton spoke last year about his new idol, Thiago.
“While growing up, Steven Gerrard was my hero, but now it’s Thiago! It’s hard to take your eyes off him when he’s playing,” Morton gleamed. “Sometimes you find yourself trying to copy the things he does – rolling the ball under my studs, no-look passes, that kind of thing! What a player.”
Although Morton’s future remains uncertain, Thiago, will officially leave Liverpool this month when his contract expires. It remains to be seen whether Slot intends to include Morton in his first-team squad for the upcoming season, although Jurgen Klopp has long been a supporter.
Despite Klopp’s enthusiasm, he did issue a challenge to Morton in 2021, telling Sky Sports, “We need to send him to the gym because if he develops physically, he’ll be a fantastic footballer. There are some physical aspects to work on, but his football intelligence is exceptional.”
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