Liverpool have met with the representatives of RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai; the 22-year-old has a £60m release clause in his contract which is understood to expire on June 30; Newcastle have pulled out of the race for him
Dominik Szoboszlai wants to join Liverpool with Newcastle pulling out of the running for the midfielder, which has increased the possibility of a deal being concluded with RB Leipzig.
Liverpool held positive meetings with Szoboszlai’s representatives on Monday and are pressing ahead with discussions over a deal for the 22-year-old, who has a £60m release clause that is understood to expire on Friday.
There is a clear appreciation for Szoboszlai’s talent and attitude as well as the Hungarian’s comfort in playing across the midfield. His impressive chance-creation metrics and ball-carrying ability also fit the profile Liverpool are after.
The club had also been exploring multiple options as they look to enhance the technical quality, dynamism and depth in midfield.
Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella is also a target, but he is leaning towards staying at the San Siro amid strong interest from a number of Premier League clubs. One source has told Sky Sports News Barella wants to become a legend at Inter.
Liverpool are navigating the biggest shake-up of Jurgen Klopp’s tenure at a time when the market – especially for midfielders – is severely inflated, and without Champions League revenue or a big player sale to help.
Affordability, availability and the appetite to restore Liverpool as a domestic and European force are the core factors being assessed.
The Reds secured Alexis Mac Allister at the start of June for an initial fee of around £35m in the type of shrewd transfer that had marked them out as recruitment leaders.
However, that deal is viewed as an anomaly rather than the norm during a summer of soaring valuations. READ MORE
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