Tyler Morton has been walking that fine line between hope and consolidation for some time now. His story with Liverpool mirrors that of so many youngsters who dream of success at Anfield and end up looking for playing time away from home. From Wallasey, at the age of seven, he was introduced into the club’s set-up and progressed step by step.
Three seasons ago, he made his debut with the seniors and left an impression. However, the loan spells in recent years and his lack of prominence this season show that his place in the Reds’ midfield is very limited. That is why his name is once again being bandied about.
West Ham United want to fish in troubled waters. As reported by the Portuguese media, [O Jogo](https://www.ojogo.pt/3089160177/tyler-morton-na-lista-do-braga-para-o-meio-campo/), the Hammers have identified Morton to reinforce their engine room. They need a profile that brings freshness, quality and alternatives to an area that was left short after the poor performance of Carlos Soler and Guido Rodriguez.
In addition, the possible departure of Tomas Soucek forces them not to sleep. But the competition will not be easy. Ajax, Club Brugge and SC Braga also want to get their hands on a midfielder who, despite his limited minutes, maintains a good reputation in European clubs. Everything points to an interesting battle in this market.
### **Opinion:**
The question hanging over all this interest is whether West Ham should really make Morton a priority. Frankly, we think so, as long as he is not the only player to strengthen the midfield. Morton has played almost nothing at [Liverpool](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/liverpool/), but his time at clubs like Blackburn showed signs of character. West Ham need youth, fresh legs and hunger, and Morton might be that profile.
The key is not to burden him with more responsibility than he can handle, surround him with veterans who will help him grow. To beat rivals like Ajax or Club Brugge, the Londoners must move fast, offer him a solid project and guaranteed minutes. There, the Premier League still carries weight: playing every weekend against the best will convince anyone.
Moreover, the physical style of the league fits better than the Eredivisie or the Belgian league. Now, if Soucek leaves, Morton could be a useful stopgap, but not a replica. The Czech brings goalscoring and aerial presence, something Tyler hasn’t shown as much of.
Therefore, bringing him in must go hand in hand with a reinforcement of a different profile. Ultimately, the operation can go well as long as a clear plan is constructed. If West Ham execute it decisively, they can keep a player who still has room for improvement and the motivation to prove that Liverpool were wrong to let him go.