Crystal Palace are now eyeing Lyon starlet Tyler Morton as a possible replacement for Adam Wharton, amid a new update on the midfielder's future at Selhurst Park.
Wharton's future at Selhurst Park remains up in the air, with a number of Premier League clubs emerging as potential suitors for the midfielder, including Chelsea, and it has now been revealed the Blues are "actively in talks" over a deal.
The 21-year-old was recently called up to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel, having remained a key player for Oliver Glasner's side this season, with perhaps his most impressive performance coming in the 2-1 win against Liverpool, creating two big chances and making four key passes.
Unfortunately, the Eagles have become accustomed to losing some of their best players in recent years, with Michael Olise moving to Bayern Munich and Eberechi Eze joining Arsenal, and the former Blackburn Rovers man will also continue to attract attention from top clubs if he continues his current performance levels.
Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton reacts after the match
Consequently, Glasner & co may have to start thinking about bringing in a replacement, and a report has now given an update on their chances of signing a former Liverpool player...
Crystal Palace eyeing Tyler Morton
According to a report from Jeunes Footeux (via Sport Witness), Crystal Palace are now eyeing a move for Lyon midfielder Morton, a matter of months after he left Arne Slot's side to sign for the Ligue 1 club.
The French side are currently experiencing financial difficulties, which means they may be tempted to cash-in, should Palace be willing to come to the negotiating table with a 'substantial offer'.
The Eagles are currently monitoring the 23-year-old closely, as they are preparing for Wharton's departure in 2026, amid interest from a number of unnamed clubs.
England's Harvey Elliott celebrates with the player of the tournament trophy after the match with Tyler Morton and James McAtee
The Wallasey-born midfielder, who is represented by the same agent as Borna Sosa, found it difficult to establish himself as a first-team regular at Liverpool, but he has been a key player for Lyon this season, most recently picking up an assist in a 3-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.
Scout Ben Mattinson has also provided a positive review of the Englishman's key attributes, saying: "Morton is a complete midfielder with an all-round ability to dictate tempo with his passing, carry forward and win the ball. Particularly his long passing stands out."
Game time may have been hard to come by at his former club, but the Liverpool academy graduate did manage to impress when given the opportunity, having been singled out for praise for his performance against West Ham United last season.
Morton is at the right age to be a solid long-term replacement for Wharton, but Crystal Palace's main priority should be to keep hold of their current central midfielder.
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