Liverpool are fearful of losing Dominik Szoboszlai to Real Madrid or Manchester City, and that is the real reason why they are scrambling to tie him down to a new contract, a shock report has claimed.<\/p>\n
The Hungarian international\u2019s current deal at Anfield is valid until 2028, but various outlets have stated that talks are ongoing between Liverpool and his representatives.<\/p>\n
Two sources reported that Liverpool are attempting to extend\u00a0Szoboszlai\u2019s deal until 2030 or 2031<\/a>, and he could be handed a 50% pay rise on his current \u00a3120,000 per week terms.<\/p>\n With two goals and five assists in 15 games this season, Szoboszlai<\/a> is arguably in the best form of his Liverpool career so far, since his\u00a0\u00a360m move from RB Leipzig in 2023.<\/p>\n But according to a shock claim from Hungarian outlet\u00a0Hir TV<\/a>, Liverpool<\/a> are not close to an agreement with\u00a0Szoboszlai, and they are fearful of losing him to Real Madrid or Manchester City.<\/p>\n The report states that links with Real Madrid and Man City \u2018should not be discounted\u2019 \u2013 suggesting that the two clubs could make moves for him if he doesn\u2019t pen fresh terms with the Reds. That is why Arne Slot\u2019s side are said to be \u2018panicking\u2019.<\/p>\n Real Madrid are said to be particularly keen on\u00a0Szoboszlai, having tried to sign him previously in 2020, while he was still at Red Bull Salzburg.<\/p>\n READ MORE\u00a0<\/strong>\ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool can beat Bayern Munich to Marc Guehi signing for FOUR reasons as Real Madrid pull out<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Liverpool expected to retain\u00a0Szoboszlai despite speculation<\/strong><\/p>\n Firstly, it is worth noting that Hir TV are not a well known outlet outside of Hungary, and no reliable sources have backed up their claims of any \u2018panic\u2019 at Liverpool.<\/p>\n And while it is true that Real Madrid<\/a> are keen to add to their midfield options, they would find it extremely difficult to lure\u00a0Szoboszlai from Anfield, if they did try.<\/p>\n Man City<\/a>, meanwhile, are relatively well equipped in midfield already, and again, no reliable outlets have claimed they are interested in the Liverpool star.<\/p>\n Even without a new contract being agreed, the Reds are in a very strong negotiating position with regards to\u00a0Szoboszlai\u2019s future.<\/p>\n With his current deal valid until 2028, they are under absolutely no pressure to sell the playmaker.<\/p>\n Szoboszlai is a key player for Liverpool, having started all 14 of their games in the Premier League and Champions League combined.<\/p>\n And once talks over a new contract formally begin, an agreement would end all speculation of a move to one of Liverpool\u2019s European rivals.<\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news: Classy centre-back eyed \/ Icon could leave<\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile, Liverpool are interested in Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni<\/a> as they eye alternatives to top defensive target Marc Guehi.<\/p>\n Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that the Reds and Tottenham have Bastoni shortlisted, and he could be tempted by a move to the Premier League.<\/p>\n In other news, TEAMtalk has revealed that Liverpool star\u00a0Andy Robertson is keen on a switch to Scottish giants Celtic<\/a>\u00a0at the end of the season.<\/p>\n With his contract expiring next summer, we understand that the 31-year-old could pen a pre-contract agreement in January ahead of a free transfer to the Hoops.<\/p>\n