Liverpool negotiating new deal with outstanding Szoboszlai

Liverpool negotiating new deal with outstanding Szoboszlai

Liverpool are negotiating a new deal with Dominik Szoboszlai, with the club keen to keep him at Anfield, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Szoboszlai has a contract with the Reds that expires in 2028, and they are looking to tie him down following an impressive 2025/26 campaign.

The Liverpool midfielder has been outstanding this term, bagging five goals, including some incredible stunners and creating eight big chances in 31 Premier League outings.

The 25-year-old has also deputised adeptly at right-back with injury and form issues keeping out Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, and Calvin Ramsay.

Szoboszlai is a shoo-in for the club’s Player of the Season award, and the club is right to reward him with a new deal.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has praised the 63-cap Hungarian international’s showings this season.

Slot said (via TNT Sports), “Dominik has a lot of qualities. He is an all-round player, an all-round midfielder, a modern midfielder in my opinion.

“Last season he was already very good – mainly off the ball, a bit on the ball – and I think this season he has improved his game on the ball.

“Off the ball, he is top three, four or five in the world, and (he is) maybe the best in the world in terms of pressing.”

However, Liverpool may need to carefully consider how to maximise Szoboszlai’s long-term potential.

While his performance at right-back has been admirable, his place is in midfield, where his pressing, ball-carrying and creativity can influence games in the final third.

That could force the Reds into the market for a natural right-back this summer, allowing Szoboszlai to return to his preferred role permanently.

One intriguing opportunity could be Oscar Mingueza, who is set to become a free agent.

The Spaniard offers versatility, technical security and top-level experience, making him a low-risk, high-upside addition.