Middlesbrough expressed interest in Tyler Morton, but their offer was turned down by Liverpool. Liverpool's valuation of Morton exceeded £10m, including potential bonuses and add-ons. Morton is eager to secure more regular playing time. Since Middlesbrough did not meet Liverpool's valuation, the transfer did not go through. The defensive midfielder from Wallasey, who has been limited to just five appearances this season, had also drawn interest from Bayer Leverkusen last summer. Paul Joyce of The Times reported that Middlesbrough's proposal was not close enough to Liverpool's expectations, leading to the collapse of the transfer.