Dominik Szoboszlai Real Madrid buzz is no concern for Liverpool fans, says journalist
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Dominik Szoboszlai once again showed just how important he is to Liverpool, playing a key role in Alexis Mac Allister’s match-winning goal against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.Rather than taking the simple option after receiving Joe Gomez’s throw-in, the midfielder took his time and worked some space before delivering a pinpoint cross into the area.It was one of those small moments that do not always make the highlights but can change a game, and it was another example of how much of Liverpool’s best play tends to flow through him.This kind of influence has naturally increased attention around his contract situation. He still has over two years left on his current deal, but there have been whispers that Szoboszlai is interested in a move to Real Madrid, raising some concerns among fans.While there are ongoing contract talks between the No.
8 and the board, journalist David Lynch says Liverpool fans can disregard rumours of the Hungarian star leaving this summer.Why talk of a Dominik Szoboszlai exit is misplacedPhoto by Michael Regan/Getty ImagesIf Szoboszlai ever does leave Liverpool, it will likely be for another top club – he has certainly got the quality. It’s not like people are saying someone’s going to come for him, I think it’s all spiralled from someone [Hungary manager Marco Rossi] saying he wanted to play for Real Madrid.“Well, do Real Madrid want him, do they need him, are they looking for someone of that profile at the moment, what kind of fee would they be asked to pay given he’s got two years left on his contract at the end of the season and Liverpool want to tie him down to another?“We’ll see, but I haven’t heard anything about actual interest in him or that he’s going to go anywhere, so it’s not one that I think it’s worth wasting any time worrying about really,” the journalist revealed.Contract talks the real focus for Dominik SzoboszlaiLiverpool are in a strong position to keep hold of Szoboszlai for now, but contract situations can shift quickly, something fans have seen before.If he enters the final two years of his deal without an extension in place, the club could start to feel the pressure.
That scenario is not far off and could lead the 25-year-old midfielder to seriously consider other options, including a move to Real Madrid.Liverpool still have time to avoid another contract saga like they had with Trent Alexander-Arnold. They need to stay proactive and secure Szoboszlai’s future soon.