PIF officials are reportedly scouting the former Liverpool gem as Eddie Howe looks to bolster his midfield under new financial rules.
Newcastle United are looking to turn their recent transfer frustrations into long-term gain. After a “nightmare” season compounded by missing out on key targets to Liverpool, the Magpies are now scouting a former Anfield youngster who is currently taking Ligue 1 by storm: Tyler Morton.
According to former Premier League scout Mick Brown, Newcastle officials are watching the 23-year-old Lyon midfielder “closely.” Morton, who struggled for minutes under Arne Slot, has reinvented himself in France, becoming a pillar of composure in the heart of Lyon’s midfield.
The “SCR” Advantage
While FFP (Financial Fair Play) has hampered Newcastle in the past, the new Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules could play into PIF’s hands. By potentially spending a greater percentage of their earnings, Newcastle are positioning themselves for a major summer rebuild, with Morton high on the shortlist.
| Player Target | Current Club | Why He Fits Newcastle |
| Tyler Morton | Lyon | Tactical composure & PL homegrown status |
| Dusan Vlahovic | Juventus | Out-and-out goalscorer to lead the line |
| Omari Hutchinson | Ipswich/Chelsea | Youthful flair and attacking versatility |
Getting One Back on Liverpool
The interest in Morton feels like a strategic move. After Liverpool beat Newcastle to the signing of Hugo Ekitike and dominated headlines with the Alexander Isak saga, poaching a former Liverpool academy graduate who has “transformed” abroad would be a significant statement of intent.
Mick Brown told Football Insider: “Newcastle have been mentioned, and I have no doubt they have scouts watching him closely to see if he’s the right fit.” As Eddie Howe searches for midfield reinforcements, Morton’s evolution in France makes him a prime candidate for a Tyneside return.
Thiago Nuno is a football editor and analyst covering European leagues, match statistics, and transfer market trends.
