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Newcastle United “Favourites” To Sign Lyon Starlet Morton

Newcastle are "favourites" to land Lyon midfielder Tyler Morton next summer, according to Football Insider…

By Author's Column · Vital Football

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 9:36 AM

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Keith Wyness claims Newcastle United are favorites to sign Lyon midfielder Tyler Morton ahead of next summer.
The potential move would be a permanent transfer as part of a planned midfield overhaul at Newcastle.
Nottingham Forest could reportedly bid for Morton in January, while Liverpool are also monitoring their former player.

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Newcastle United are being tipped to beat Nottingham Forest to the permanent signing of Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Tyler Morton, according to Keith Wyness. While Forest could attempt a bid in January, Wyness believes Newcastle are favorites for a summer deal as part of a midfield overhaul, citing the pathway for first-team minutes at St James' Park.

Newcastle scouts have reportedly traveled to France to assess the 23-year-old midfielder in action. Morton, who joined Lyon from Liverpool in August 2025 for €15m (£12.7m), is also reportedly being monitored by former club Liverpool as they search for midfield options.

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Newcastle United “Favourites” To Sign Lyon Starlet Morton

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