Liverpool Transfer News: Bradley Replacement Signed and Szoboszlai Deal Agreed

Liverpool FC are making waves in the January transfer window, securing a replacement for injured right-back Conor Bradley while locking down star midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai with a new contract.[1][2][3][4]

Szoboszlai Commits Long-Term Amid Interest from Giants

Dominik Szoboszlai has reached an agreement in principle to extend his stay at Anfield, rebuffing advances from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. The 25-year-old Hungarian, who joined from RB Leipzig in 2023, has been a standout performer under Arne Slot. In the 2025/26 season, despite Liverpool's dip in form, Szoboszlai boasts a 7.32 average Premier League rating (Fotmob), with elite stats including 91st percentile non-penalty xG (0.16 per 90) and 95th percentile xAG (0.21 per 90).[1][2]

Player	Avg. PL Rating (2025/26)
Ryan Gravenberch	7.43
Dominik Szoboszlai	7.32
Cody Gakpo	7.23

His versatility shines, excelling at right-back and midfield, with top percentiles in duels (74%), recoveries (87%), and shot-creating actions (94%). Current deal runs to 2028, but Liverpool aim to reward his 2 goals and 1 assist in 20 PL starts this season.[1][2]

Conor Bradley Replacement and Guehi Alternative

Conor Bradley's injury has prompted Liverpool to target a 'Viking' Bundesliga full-back as direct replacement, capitalizing on the open transfer window. Meanwhile, the club has recruited an alternative to Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi for defensive reinforcement, addressing injury woes early in 2026.[3][4]

These moves signal Arne Slot's intent to stabilize the squad after their 2025 title win, blending youth with proven talent amid contract talks for Gravenberch and Mac Allister.[2]

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