According to reports, Liverpool is getting closer to signing attacking midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig.

According to reports in the player’s native Portugal, Liverpool ‘could easily activate’ the release clause of Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio if they wanted to sign the 21-year-old. Numerous prominent clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool, are rumored to be interested in signing the youngster, who is currently making waves for his current team in both European and Primeira Liga play.

Inacio is a left-footed central defender who has filled in at full-back for Sporting this season. He can play at left center-back or right center-back.

He has played for Portugal’s U17, U18, U19, U20, and U21 teams extensively, and has now made his senior national team debut with two caps.

The print version of the Portuguese newspaper O Jogo claims that Liverpool are one of the teams vying for his services and that the Reds ‘could easily’ trigger his release clause.

Inacio’s release from his Sporting contract is reportedly going to cost somewhere in the neighborhood of £40 million, which the Portuguese media considers to be a very reasonable and affordable price.

According to reports, Liverpool is searching for a new center back, ideally one who is also left-footed.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been moved further forward into a central midfield position as Jurgen Klopp implements his new three-at-the-back formation.

Thus, Andy Robertson has been able to fit in as a member of a back-three, but it’s possible that Liverpool is looking to the market for a player who better fits their new formation.

Dominik Szoboszlai is anticipated to follow Alexis Mac Allister out the door, but Robertson still plays a crucial role for Klopp’s team. Liverpool is now bringing in players who are perfect for their new tactical scheme.

Although Mac Allister can also play as a No. 10, both of them could still fill two advanced attacking midfield positions in the system. 6.

As they intensify negotiations with RB Leipzig, Liverpool is now pushing to complete the signing of the 22-year-old international from Hungary.

The £60 million release clause for Szoboszlai, which is set to expire on June 30, is anticipated to be activated by the Reds.

As a replacement for James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Roberto Firmino, and Naby Keita, who are all leaving Liverpool, Szoboszlai is reportedly prepared to join the revolution.

Szoboszlai is not likely to be Liverpool’s final summer signing, even if they manage to get the deal approved.

The possibility of adding another midfielder is still very real, and the Reds’ top priority before the transfer window closes is a defender.

Liverpool looked into the terms of a swoop for Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol in January, but they felt he was out of their price range.

Levi Colwill of Chelsea is also admired, but it seems highly unlikely that the Blues would be willing to sell him to a direct rival given that the two teams are also scheduled to face off at Stamford Bridge on the first day of the season in August.

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Liverpool are preparing a surprise offer for Valverde

According to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Liverpool are ready to make Real Madrid a whopping €90m (£77m) offer for their star midfielder.
Valverde has been linked with a move from the Bernabeu after Jude Bellingham recently joined Borussia Dortmund.

Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have also signed new contract extensions, putting heavy competitive pressure on the Madrid midfielder.

While Klopp knows all about the player from Liverpool’s various meetings with Carlo Ancelotti’s team in Europe, with Valverde providing the memorable assist for Vinicius Jr’s goal to win the 2022 Champions League final.
The report added that Real Madrid may find the Reds’ offer “very difficult to refuse”.

However, it would be a big surprise if the La Liga club were to allow him to leave, especially after his recent comments suggesting he is keen to stay in the Spanish capital.

In response to last month’s transfer rumours, Valverde dismissed the claims, stating (quotes via Liverpool Echo): “No, no. I’m in Madrid and I’m trying to enjoy every moment and leave my mark in the best club in the world.”