Liverpool 'accelerates' efforts to keep Dominik Szoboszlai despite Real Madrid interest

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsDominik SzoboszlaiLiverpool is making moves to keep hold of Dominik Szoboszlai, as he nears the final two years of his contract at Anfield, with Real Madrid circling a potential transfer for the midfielderLiverpool is accelerating in talks to keep Dominik Szoboszlai at the club amid Real Madrid links(Image: (Photo by Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images))Liverpool is facing a battle to keep hold of Dominik Szoboszlai, as the midfielder attracts attention from Real Madrid before his contract enters the final two years at Anfield.The 25-year-old has been of increasing importance to the Reds this season, having shown his quality in a season where they have regularly struggled across all competitions.The Hungarian international has made 47 appearances, scoring 12 goals and assisting eight times in those displays, stamping his influence on a campaign that has been full of instability. Similar can be said of Szoboszlai's positioning this season, having been played as a number eight, a number ten, and as a right-back at different periods through the same, but all with the same oozing of quality.READ MORE: Wayne Rooney raises huge Liverpool concern as Arne Slot's players 'lack ideas'READ MORE: Liverpool star 'not pulling his weight' as Arne Slot forced to face awkward realityWith that in mind, Liverpool is preparing to "accelerate" talks with the player's agents over an extended contract that would take him beyond the current 2028 expiry in his deal.That's according to TEAMTalk, which reports that progress is being made with Szoboszlai over his contract, which would include a "significant pay rise".It's claimed that familiar foes Real Madrid have been monitoring the playmaker as one of their targets ahead of the summer transfer window, as they eye up a potential midfield shake-up.However, a new contract for Szoboszlai would ward off any interest from Los Blancos, and could help the Reds build their midfield around him for the future.Liverpool is in talks with Dominik Szoboszlai over a new contract(Image: (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates /Getty Images))The report adds that Real Madrid is also monitoring the situation surrounding Alexis Mac Allister, who also has a deal that runs out in 2028, though it remains to be seen whether he will be offered a new contract or not.It's not the first time, and most likely won't be the last, that Real Madrid have been circling Liverpool in the hopes of landing a player or two to bolster their options.Trent Alexander-Arnold infamously left the Reds last year at the end of his contract, drawing in plenty of criticism from Liverpool fans during his closing months at Anfield and in his time in Madrid since.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk is right about Liverpool 'bare minimum' - what Arne Slot needs next is clearREAD MORE: Arne Slot accused of 'letting Liverpool down' with 'complete nonsense' decisionMeanwhile, Ibrahima Konate has continually been linked with a move to the Bernabeu, but those rumours have cooled, with reports suggesting a new contract could be agreed soon.While Szoboszlai may be the latest on the radar, a new deal would help cement his place in the team, while allowing the club to look at recruiting to improve the squad, rather than attempting to hold on to the best players.It remains to be seen what work will be done in the midfield over the summer transfer window, but keeping their current talisman will be one huge step in the right direction.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCDominik Szoboszlai