Liverpool’s bid to sign Dominik Szoboszlai has been stepped up, with a deal for the talented playmaker possibly imminent as part of Jurgen Klopp’s midfield overhaul

Liverpool are leading the race to sign Dominik Szoboszlai as the Reds push to finalize a deal early.

Negotiations have gained momentum, with a transfer in the works despite “difficulties” finalizing a deal before Friday night, when the Hungarian international’s £60m release clause will become obsolete.

He arrived from sister club Red Bull Salzburg in 2021 and has since become an important player. He made 31 Bundesliga appearances in the 2022/23 season, scoring six goals and earning eight assists. He also played a key role in winning the DFB Pokal.

The Bundesliga club are close to signing Liverpool attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho on loan, after he underwent a medical on Friday.

Szoboszlai’s move would also be at an advanced stage, with the midfielder moving in the opposite direction, albeit in separate negotiation.

Liverpool’s pursuit is complicated as Leipzig are in no hurry to sell the 22-year-old. Josko Gvardiol is due to leave for Manchester City next month in a big money transfer – perhaps a world record fee for a defender – that will allow RBL to play tough.

Szoboszlai will add variety to Liverpool’s midfield as he moves to Anfield alongside new signing Alexis Mac Allister.

Following the departures of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Liverpool were keen to improve their midfield and the Hungarian’s arrival would be a sign of their intent to rejoin the title race in 2023-24. With a £60m deal in the works, it would represent a significant outlay for the club.

The signing of Alexis Mac Allister was widely believed to be a deal, with his transfer £35m earlier this month.

Arsenal are said to have already shown interest in the playmaker but the arrival of Kai Havertz has wiped out their interest, while Newcastle have also expressed interest but are said to have turned their attention elsewhere.

Szoboszlai has previously spoken highly of Kop boss Jurgen Klopp, saying in 2020, “I like Klopp a lot,” he said. “The way he can inspire his players is amazing.

Even if they have nothing, they can grow and its players can get everything. For me he is the best coach in the world.”

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Dominik Szoboszlai’s admission comes as Victor Osimhen is ruled out of the Liverpool transfer roundup.

Liverpool’s summer transfer activity slowed slightly by the signing of World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister but Jurgen Klopp is working hard to bring in new recruits

Liverpool’s summer transfer window has started with a bang, with the signing of World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister from Premier League rivals Brighton.

Things have slowed down a bit for the Reds since the Argentinian arrived at Anfield. This is despite Reds boss Jurgen Klopp being desperate for recruiting as he aims to help his side recover from a terribly disappointing season.

RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai has become a surprise target in recent days, with Klopp going all out to sign the striker after an impressive spell in the Bundesliga. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest Liverpool transfer news

Liverpool’s move to Dominik Szoboszlai could prove complicated, although the Reds are eager to sign the striker. The Hungarian was instrumental in both RB Leipzig and his country, making 48 appearances for the former last season.

But The Athletic say any possible deal between Liverpool and Leipzig will be “complicated”. Even Anfield’s leaders have privately admitted that it will be “very difficult” to reach an agreement.

Liverpool leaders met with representatives for the 22-year-old earlier this week to begin talks. However, it will cost a “significant” outlay to sign him, but he is known to remain at the top of the Reds’ shopping list. Church boost delivered

Jürgen Klopp has received a significant boost in his hopes of signing Federico Chiesa. The Italian has been one of Serie A’s best strikers in recent years and has been regularly linked with a move to Anfield.

These connections could now be given extra weight, with Corriere dello Sport reporting that he is no longer in Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri’s plans. Juve are now ready to sell the striker if an “interesting offer” is presented.

Allegri’s favorite 3-5-2 doesn’t suit Chiesa, who is no longer “at the center of the project”. The prospect of a sale is gaining momentum and Juve are willing to hear offers in the region of £52m.

Liverpool have been ruled out of a move to Napoli star Victor Osimhen. The striker won the Serie A Golden Boot last season, leading his side to their first Scudetto since Diego Maradona joined the club.

His performances made him a target for several top-flight clubs, including Manchester United. But one club that definitely won’t sign him is Liverpool, with Caught Offside saying a striker is unlikely to be signed this summer.

Klopp already has a number of options at his disposal in attacking areas and his current plan is to stick with the Anfield players. Liverpool may consider signing a younger striker but Osimhen is not on their shopping list.