Szoboszlai set to sign new Liverpool deal
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Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is set to sign a new long-term contract at Anfield.
The Hungary international, who has two years left on his current deal, is expected to end speculation surrounding his future by putting pen to paper on a deal after months of months of negotiations between Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes and Szoboszlai's camp.
The 25-year-old signed for Liverpool from RB Leipzig for £60m in 2023 and was the standout performer for the Reds last season, scoring 13 goals and providing 12 assists.
In February, Mohamed Salah described Szoboszlai as "one of the best players in the world."
With Andy Robertson leaving Anfield this summer, Liverpool need to appoint a new vice-captain and, once his future is sorted, Szoboszlai will be a strong contender to take up that role.
"Obviously he has been very good [this season]," said Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk last season. "He's also a player who I think can still make the next step in terms of being a leader for this team. It starts by leading by example and that's something he has done so far this season.
"There is still progress to be made and that's a good thing, in my opinion, so hopefully he will be very important for the years to come at Liverpool."
Szoboszlai returned to Merseyside on Tuesday for pre-season training and will be part of Liverpool's touring party when they travel to The United States for their pre-season tour next week.
