Liverpool set to sign Dominik Szoboszlai after triggering release clause

Fabio Carvalho, a Reds prospect, was signed on a season-long loan by Leipzig while Liverpool initiated talks with their executives to secure a deal for Szoboszlai.

The player's £60 million release clause with the Bundesliga team was about to expire when negotiations became advanced.

It was then reported later that Liverpool have made a decision to activate Szoboszlai’s release clause.

Liverpool are close to getting the Leipzig midfielder after his release clause was activated by the Reds.

According to reports in Germany as reported by the Mirror, the Reds were initially eager to pay the sum for Szoboszlai in two separate instalments, but the German team promptly rejected the offer out of hand

As a result, the two parties, who have a good working relationship from previous transactions, pushed to finalise a deal.

Liverpool agreed to pay the player's release clause, which was enough to relieve pressure to complete the transfer before June changed into July.

According to Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, “Dominik Szoboszlai is going to Liverpool, here we go! RB Leipzig are now informed that Liverpool have triggered the release clause. 

“€70m deal done, to be signed soon. Personal terms agreed, Szobo’s ready for medical tests soon.”

Szoboszlai, though, made it obvious that he desired the chance to relocate to Liverpool and collaborate with Jurgen Klopp.

Szoboszlai had already praised the Kop manager, declaring back in 2020 as reported by the Mirror, "I really like Klopp. The way he can inspire his players is unbelievable.

"Even when they have nothing, they can stand up and his players can achieve anything. For me, he is the best manager in the world.”

Szoboszlai joins Liverpool as the Reds' second acquisition of the offseason as Jurgen Klopp's overhaul of his team progresses. With the arrival of Alexis MacAllister earlier this month, the Reds' summer spending has already surpassed the £100 million barrier.