Report: Fresh Dominik Szoboszlai contract update emerges as Liverpool aim to fight off Real Madrid interest
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Dominik Szoboszlai is under contract at Anfield until 2028, but Liverpool want to extend the midfielder’s deal.Talks with Liverpool about a fresh deal were thought to have taken place earlier this year before it was then suggested Szoboszlai could hold off on signing a contract ‘for a while’.However, it could now be the case that the Hungarian pens a new contract on Merseyside before the start of the 2026/27 season. No Rio… Is this the strongest XI Slot can put out? 🤔 Liverpool vs PSG predicted XI Liverpool eye new Dominik Szoboszlai contract before 2026/27Real Madrid have been linked with a move for the former RB Leipzig talent in 2026 already, and their interest is said to remain going into the summer transfer window.However, Graeme Bailey of TeamTalk reports that Liverpool are making progress with a new deal for one of their top stars as they look to ward off interest from Los Blancos.Despite the versatile midfielder being under contract for another two years, the Reds would reportedly like a new contract wrapped up before the next campaign gets underway.In a bid to make that happen, and keep Madrid at bay, Liverpool are apparently willing to make Szoboszlai one of their top-earning players.
Where will Dominik Szoboszlai rank among PL midfielders when all is said and done? The Steven Gerrard comparisons are obvious, but what’s a realistic ceiling for the Hungarian? 👀Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images Dominik Szoboszlai’s wage vs Liverpool’s highest-earning playersPrevious reports from Hungary suggested that a fee of £300,000-a-week would be needed for the player to sign an extension at Anfield.That is more than double what Szoboszlai is currently earning at Liverpool, with Capology stating that he has a base salary of £120,000-a-week.Mohamed Salah (£400,000-a-week) is said to be the current top earner, but he will be removed from top spot in the list by Virgil van Dijk (£350,000-a-week) once he departs at the close of 2025/26.Should Szoboszlai indeed get £300,000-a-week in his new deal, that would, after Salah goes, make him the second-highest earner in the team ahead of Alexander Isak (£280,000-a-week).A significant jump, perhaps, but he has been called Liverpool’s best player this season by the likes of Steven Gerrard and has probably done enough to earn himself a pay rise.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox