'Let's see': Fabrizio Romano responds to rumours of Real Madrid interest in Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Rousing the Kop or go back to LFC Live.

Dominik Szoboszlai has arguably been Liverpool’s best player so far this season.The midfielder has two goals and five assists from 16 appearances, and has stood out in an underachieving Reds team.Come the end of the campaign, Szoboszlai will have only two years to run on his Liverpool contract. He could theoretically run Liverpool’s midfield for almost a decade more.Happily, recent reports have emerged that Liverpool have offered a new contract to Szoboszlai.

Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesDominik Szoboszlai to Real Madrid could depend on Liverpool talksLiverpool are in a very strong position when it comes to Szoboszlai. With two-and-a-half years left on his contract they do not necessarily have to worry too much about Real Madrid.Nevertheless, when the Spanish giants enter the picture in any form, it can be a nervous time for any club.READ MORE: What do Ibrahima Konate’s latest contract comments really mean for his Liverpool future?Los Blancos can be hard to resist and if they did come after Szoboszlai, then it is very possible they could turn his head.This was the question more or less posed to journalist Fabrizio Romano on social media site Threads on Sunday.

Simply asked whether Szoboszlai is coming to Real Madrid, Romano reiterated that contract talks with Liverpool have to happen first. Let’s see how talks go!” says the transfer expert.The Reds have not been especially successful with contract talks in recent times, and supporters may worry that like Trent Alexander-Arnold and potentially Ibrahima Konate, Szoboszlai may still be tempted by the allure of Madrid.Fabrizio Romano offers Ibrahima Konate progress updateAs well as looking at the contract situation of Szoboszlai, Romano weighed in on what’s going on with Konate on Sunday as well.Konate publicly commented on his contract saga on Saturday, confirming that he and his agents are still in talks with Liverpool over a deal that ends in barely six months’ time.Asked for his take on the current situation on Threads, Romano reiterated that discussions between the centre-back and Liverpool have not stopped.“Talks between Konate and Liverpool are still ongoing.