Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Brighton's Minteh
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Manchester City and Real Madrid are showing strong interest in Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, according to reports from Diario AS and multiple sources. The 25-year-old Hungarian international has become one of Liverpool’s key players since joining from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 for around €70 million. Szoboszlai has made a significant impact this season, directly contributing to six goals in 15 appearances across all competitions. Known for his versatility, he can operate as a midfielder and has also been deployed as a right-back by Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot due to injuries in the squad.
Both clubs are said to be "closely monitoring" Szoboszlai’s contract situation at Liverpool, where he is currently tied until 2028. Liverpool, aware of the growing interest and Szoboszlai’s rising profile, have begun contract extension talks with him. The club intends to offer a substantial wage increase from his current €135,000 per week salary to secure his long-term future and to dissuade rivals from pursuing a transfer. Reports suggest the new contract could extend until 2030 or 2031, making it potentially the biggest deal of his career.
Manchester City admires Szoboszlai’s athleticism and adaptability, seeing him as a valuable asset for their squad, while Real Madrid views him as a key part of their midfield renewal plans. Liverpool’s urgency to renew his contract is heightened by fears that these top European clubs could bid around €100 million to trigger a move.
In related Liverpool transfer news, the club is also targeting Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh as a potential future replacement for Mohamed Salah, whose contract enters its final 18 months in January. Minteh, 21, has impressed with four direct goal contributions in 11 Premier League matches this season and previously worked under Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot at Feyenoord.