Liverpool are now expected to tie down a vital player to a new contract amid genuine interest from Real Madrid, while a report claims the Reds are \u2018finalising\u2019 another exciting summer signing.<\/p>\n
Arne Slot\u2019s side kept their powder dry in the January window, which was no shock given they spent close to \u00a3450m on new additions last summer, but they are set to do business again come the end of the season.<\/p>\n
But just as crucial as new signings for Liverpool<\/a> is keeping hold of their best players, and a well-known journalist has backed up our information that Dominik Szoboszlai is going nowhere.<\/p>\n Liverpool closing in on crucial deal<\/p>\n Szoboszlai<\/a>, 25, has undoubtedly been one of Liverpool\u2019s best players in what has been an underwhelming season \u2013 performing admirably even when his team\u2019s form has been below standard.<\/p>\n He has notched 10 goals and seven assists in 35 appearances across all competitions so far this season. While naturally an attacking midfielder, he has also filled in at right-back when required, highlighting his importance.<\/p>\n Szoboszlai\u2019s form hasn\u2019t gone unnoticed, however, and sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Real Madrid are interested in the versatile playmaker.<\/p>\n However, we have consistently reported how Liverpool are\u00a0very\u00a0confident of retaining him. They are in talks over a contract extension, and as revealed yesterday they are \u2018progressing\u2019 in those negotiations.<\/a><\/p>\n Szoboszlai\u2019s current deal expires in 2028, and in any case, the Reds have no intention whatsoever of entertaining a summer sale.<\/p>\n Our information has been backed up by\u00a0The Daily Mail\u2019s\u00a0Merseyside correspondent, Lewis Steele.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cSzoboszlai\u2019s rise, though, has been clear for all to see \u2013 not least\u00a0Real Madrid. The Spanish giants have an interest in him, and why wouldn\u2019t they be keen? Vinicius Junior is friends with the Hungarian.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWorry not, though,\u00a0Liverpool fans: Szoboszlai loves life at Anfield and said just a fortnight ago when asked about a new contract (talks are ongoing): \u2018I like the city, I like the club, I like playing with these guys, I love Anfield, I love the fans, let\u2019s see what the future holds\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n Crucially, Liverpool are understood to be open to matching\u00a0Szoboszlai\u2019s wage demands \u2013 believed to be \u00a3250,000 per week.<\/p>\n Want more breaking transfer lines from original sources? Add TEAMtalk as a preferred source on Google <\/a>to your favourites list for news you can trust.<\/p>\n Reds eyeing exciting Brazilian star<\/p>\n Meanwhile, reports coming out of Brazil state that Liverpool are \u2018beginning to finalise\u2019 the signing of Palmeiras star Allan Elias.<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s claimed that the deal\u2019s value would \u2018potentially reach\u2019 \u00a330.5m if all future add-ons and bonuses are achieved.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old is considered one of Brazil\u2019s most exciting talents and has made 64 appearances for Palmeiras so far, notching five goals and six assists in the process.<\/p>\n Allan generally plays either on the right of a four-man midfield or on the right wing in the forward line.<\/p>\n Liverpool could wrap up the move \u2018in the coming weeks\u2019 and the plan would be to unveil Allan as a new Reds player after the 2026 World Cup, per the report.<\/p>\n However, we have asked our transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, about the situation, and it\u2019s not as clear cut as reports suggest.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve been told that no bids have been tabled, and that Palmeiras would much prefer to wait until the summer before deciding whether to cash in.<\/p>\n But the interest in Allan is described as \u2018genuine\u2019 by sources, so he\u2019s certainly a player to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n Liverpool have already agreed a \u00a360m deal for Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet to join next season, but whether he\u2019s joined by Allan remains to be seen.<\/p>\n \u2018A load of rubbish\u2019 \u2013 Anthony Gordon on Liverpool links<\/p>\n In other news, in-form Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon has responded to recent reports linking him with a move to Liverpool.<\/p>\n Speaking to the media after scoring four times in Newcastle\u2019s 6-1 thrashing of Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday, Gordon was very clear.<\/p>\n \u201cAbout me? I haven\u2019t seen them. What are they saying?\u201d Gordon said, as cited by\u00a0Chronicle Live.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s the same old, same old. I think they just pick names out of a hat. They do! I haven\u2019t heard anything; they might want to tell me before they tell you [the media]. I have gone through enough transfer stuff now to know that it is all a load of rubbish.\u201d<\/p>\n