Dominik Szoboszlai agrees Liverpool deal as Aston Villa go for João Gomes

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Dominik Szoboszlai is poised to give Liverpool and their head coach, Andoni Iraola, a significant boost by signing a new long-term contract. The midfielder, who was the team’s best performer during a difficult final season under Arne Slot, has two years on his deal and mentioned several times last season that there had been no real progress over an extension.After months of negotiations between Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, and Szoboszlai’s representatives, the terms of a new contract have been agreed in principle and the 25-year-old is close to signing the deal.Quick GuideHow do I sign up for sport breaking news alerts?ShowIn the Guardian app, tap the Profile settings button at the top right, then select Notifications.

Turn on sport notifications.If you already have the Guardian app, make sure you’re on the most recent version.If you don't have the Guardian app, download it from the iOS App Store on iPhone or the Google Play store on Android by searching for 'The Guardian'.The Hungary captain has developed into a key figure for Liverpool since his £60m move from Leipzig in 2023 and scored 13 goals last season. He has been tipped as a future captain, although the comments about the contract had raised concerns over his long-term future.Leeds are close to reinforcing their defence after agreeing a £34m deal with Sassuolo for the Bosnia and Herzegovina centre-half Tarik Muharemovic.

The transfer is being finalised, with no hitches envisaged.Tarik Muharemovic, who played in all three Bosnia and Herzegovina matches in the World Cup, is joining Leeds. Muharemovic was a regular starter for Sassuolo in Serie A last season and, like Struijk, is left-footed.Leeds are also seeking to restock their goalkeeping department after the departures of Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier for Manchester United and Arsenal respectively.