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Dominik Szoboszlai's Liverpool future in doubt as Real Madrid transfer his 'one dream'

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Dominik Szoboszlai's Liverpool Future in Doubt as Real Madrid Transfer Becomes His 'One Dream'

Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool's star Hungarian midfielder, faces mounting speculation over a potential move to Real Madrid, with reports suggesting the Spanish giants view him as their dream target.[1][3]



Szoboszlai has been in exceptional form this season, arguably Liverpool's best player in both the Premier League and Champions League. His performances have reignited interest from Real Madrid, who previously seemed to back off but are now reportedly willing to pay up to €78 million or even £140 million (€160.9 million) to secure his signature.[1][3] English outlet Football365 praises him as Liverpool's standout performer, fueling the transfer buzz among fans.[1]

The La Liga champions are crafting a bold strategy, including a possible player swap involving Eduardo Camavinga, a midfielder Liverpool reportedly admires. This could sweeten the deal, as Madrid hopes to lower the cash outlay while landing Szoboszlai, whose market value stands at around €85 million per Transfermarkt. He joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2023 for €70 million, with his contract running until 2028.[2][3]

Despite the excitement, Liverpool remains firm: manager Arne Slot and the club's leadership are in talks to extend Szoboszlai's deal and have no intention of letting him go. Hungarian pundits echo this, advising him to stay put in 2026, calling a Madrid move a "firm no-no" as he's in a "very good place" at Anfield.[1][4][5]

For Liverpool supporters, it's an emotional rollercoaster—rumors of an imminent exit have swirled, but no agreement has been reached on his extension. Szoboszlai's dream of playing for Real Madrid persists, yet challenging months lie ahead as negotiations intensify.[1][2][5]

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