**West Ham** [transfer](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-transfer-news/) target Tyler Morton is set to complete his £15 million move from Liverpool to Olympique Lyonnais this weekend.
The Hammers spent the early part of the window chasing the England U21 midfielder, but interest has cooled in the past two weeks. The reason for stepping back is said to be the impressive performances of Freddie Potts in pre-season and training.
Signing Morton would likely block Potts’ pathway to the first team—and for that same reason, Graham Potter is happy to sanction the sale of Andy Irving, although a £2.2 million bid for the Scot has already been rejected.
Meanwhile, talk of Morton’s Anfield teammate Harvey Elliott has gone quiet since [Lucas Paquetá](https://www.claretandhugh.info/lucas-paqueta-bio/) was cleared of betting charges—perhaps an indication that West Ham’s focus in midfield has shifted.
Liverpool are reported to have secured a 20% sell-on clause in Morton’s Lyon deal and remain open to selling Elliott if a suitable offer comes in.