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Ajax and Braga among 'interested' clubs for Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton

Ajax and Braga are reportedly among the clubs interested in Liverpool midfielder and Euro U21 champion Tyler Morton.

After a frustrating campaign at Liverpool, where the 23-year-old Morton played sole two matches across every competitions, the midfielder appeared in four matches and gave the winning assist in the final amid England's triumphant Euro U21 campaign in Slovakia.

According to Paul Joyce from The Times, Portuguese side SC Braga have "stepped up" their pursuit in Morton, who is a primary prospect for former Pep Guardiola assistant and newly named head coach Carlos Vicens.

Morton is seeking extra playing time, and Braga could offer the young talent European soccer, providing they progress across the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Europa League.

Ajax, West Ham, and Club Brugge are reportedly also interested in Morton.

The majority significant pursuit from those clubs comes from Ajax, where former Liverpool assistant John Heitinga could seek a reunion with his former pupil.

Morton, who signed a long-term agreement at the Premier League champions in January 2021, could replace Jordan Henderson at Ajax.

The former Liverpool captain, who can reportedly leave the Amsterdam club on a free move, is linked with moves back to England.