Dominik Szoboszlai's agent has confirmed the Liverpool midfielder is not looking elsewhere despite Real Madrid transfer speculation, with Louis Saha now chipping in with his verdict
Dominik Szoboszlai could prove the "perfect fit" for Real Madrid and Liverpool should be wary about the transfer speculation surrounding the midfielder, according to ex-Manchester United and Everton striker Louis Saha. Szoboszlai's future has become the focus of rumours over the past week after Hungary boss Marco Rossi revealed to Madrid-based sports publication Marca that the Liverpool star harbours a "dream" to represent Real Madrid.
This followed Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr confirming on YouTube that he maintains regular communication with Szoboszlai, having formed a friendship with the ex-RB Leipzig player earlier in his career. Los Blancos are anticipated to enter the market for a new long-term midfielder this summer, following the departures of Luka Modric last summer and Toni Kroos in 2024. And Szoboszlai has surfaced as a potential target, alongside Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha and AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit amongst others being mentioned.
Whilst Real's pursuit of Szoboszlai remains purely speculative at this point, Saha reckons the Reds ought to be worried that Los Blancos are considering a swoop for him. "Dominik Szoboszlai is a top player, very strong mentally, and covers everywhere on the field," Saha told CasinoHawks.
"He can defend, attack, score goals, and score free kicks. He is definitely the top man at the moment.
"When you're playing this well, especially at a club like Liverpool at the moment who don't look like competing for the title, you have to be wary of a team like Real Madrid looking at your players."
"They are still looking at long-term replacements for Luka Modric and Toni Kroos and Szoboszlai looks to be a good fit if he goes in with Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde and their other options.
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"I imagine they are looking for a player with this kind of capacity to create and disrupt. It does make sense, he could be the perfect fit there. But at the same time, because of what happened with Trent, maybe the Liverpool board won't be happy to lose a player to the same club."
Szoboszlai still has over two years remaining on his existing Anfield contract but the club are eager to reward him for his development having become a key figure this campaign. After the 4-1 victory over Newcastle United earlier this month, Szoboszlai subsequently confirmed discussions regarding a fresh deal are underway and he voiced his ambition to stay on Merseyside long-term.
His representative, Matyas Esterhazy, has now addressed Szoboszlai's future and confirmed that the Hungary skipper is "not looking elsewhere" and is determined to stay at the Reds despite attention from Real Madrid.
"It's completely normal for the public, when Dominik is performing like this, to talk about what's next and if there's something higher," he commented, speaking to Hungarian news outlet NB1.
"For us it's not a topic. We are mid-season; he has a lot of work ahead of him in the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League. He has said many times how important this competition is for him.
"So at the moment to talk about what will happen in the summer in my opinion is not correct. Not to mention, Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world and Dominik is in a position within the team that has a lot of reserve, so we are not looking outside or elsewhere."
Szoboszlai, who has frequently been deployed at right-back as well as in midfield this term, has netted 10 goals and supplied seven assists in 35 appearances for the Reds in 2025/26. Without question, he's currently a strong contender for the club's player of the season award.
Vobbcimnrz
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Are you the owner of the club.
I tire o 😂😂like say na him be their sporting director
yenelmnopr
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come to white house szobo we love you
nauikmosy
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Shut up Saha so you are trying to say he is not perfect fit for Liverpool
Too good to waste his talent at this liverfool team. 🤣
Buzbeikmrt
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Why does Real Madrid always find it very convenient and easy to seek after Lfc players? Why can’t they go after Man City or Arsenal players. Those clubs have good and scintillating players also, but it’s always Lfc and at the end of the day they get what they want. It’s becoming more of insult and lack of respect for Lfc. It’s Lfc a breeding ground for Real Madrid? By seeking after Lfc players, they distract the attention of the affected player they after and makes him to have an over exaggerated opinion of himself and capabilities. This trend and tendency should be stopped. Let them also look at other clubs in EPL. The most unfortunate thing is that Lfc can never succeed in poaching any of Real Madrid’s players. This nonsense must stop.
Are you the owner of the club.
Boydeikmoz
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Is dovish stovie to stop it? That should be dystopia. Please don't do that bailing, barpe.I have said, why you want to take this one domain superstar?It's my favorite domain superstar.Please don't do that unfilled, make plan for him to sign another contract
Meziprsuy
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Why does Real Madrid always find it very convenient and easy to seek after Lfc players? Why can’t they go after Man City or Arsenal players. Those clubs have good and scintillating players also, but it’s always Lfc and at the end of the day they get what they want. It’s becoming more of insult and lack of respect for Lfc. It’s Lfc a breeding ground for Real Madrid? By seeking after Lfc players, they distract the attention of the affected player they after and makes him to have an over exaggerated opinion of himself and capabilities. This trend and tendency should be stopped. Let them also look at other clubs in EPL. The most unfortunate thing is that Lfc can never succeed in poaching any of Real Madrid’s players. This nonsense must stop.
Just understand that city and Arsenal players are system players and Madrid don’t like system players because they can never perform well outside their system. Thank you!🙏 We are Madrid!!!!!!!
Boydeikmoz
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Good afternoon please Liverpool these many sparful men why you want to sell for Real Madrid that is not good. You want to take a powerful man from unfit?To never vocal alone, please
zikcem
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Why does Real Madrid always find it very convenient and easy to seek after Lfc players? Why can’t they go after Man City or Arsenal players. Those clubs have good and scintillating players also, but it’s always Lfc and at the end of the day they get what they want. It’s becoming more of insult and lack of respect for Lfc. It’s Lfc a breeding ground for Real Madrid? By seeking after Lfc players, they distract the attention of the affected player they after and makes him to have an over exaggerated opinion of himself and capabilities. This trend and tendency should be stopped. Let them also look at other clubs in EPL. The most unfortunate thing is that Lfc can never succeed in poaching any of Real Madrid’s players. This nonsense must stop.
bamadiloty
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Shut up Saha so you are trying to say he is not perfect fit for Liverpool
/MADRIDISTA
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When did he joined Liverpool? He even played as a right back in some matches.
When Jude was in Dortmund, he won Bundesliga player of the season before coming to Real Madrid. It must not be only in a big club.
KunleSpur01
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Again, just this season. Did you see this performance from him all these years?😂
When did he joined Liverpool? He even played as a right back in some matches.
/MADRIDISTA
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You’re the one spilling trash. Compare ability and characteristics each of them possess , then you’ll understand who Zobo is.
Again, just this season. Did you see this performance from him all these years?😂
/MADRIDISTA
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Time and phase of life differs. But output and efforts can’t be denied. Zobo is a total package. A very utility player, versatile and a better team player.
Total package just this season 😂Where was he last season? Where was he last two, three seasons?😂😂😂Jude won the playmaker award last season when Real Madrid won the champions league. Let Szoboslai win it if he’s that good😂
KunleSpur01
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Only this season. Go and check records before coming here to spilled trash
You’re the one spilling trash. Compare ability and characteristics each of them possess , then you’ll understand who Zobo is.
KunleSpur01
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Where was Szoboslai when Jude was winning countless trophies and individual awards?
Time and phase of life differs. But output and efforts can’t be denied. Zobo is a total package. A very utility player, versatile and a better team player.
/MADRIDISTA
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You’re the drunk person here mate. Szobozlai attacking prowess is insane, free kick, shot power, shot accuracy, pass accuracy etc…Jude have flair, more skillful and take-ones. And yea Szobozlai is similar to Bruno Fernandez, that’s the kind of mentality Madrid is lacking at the attacking midfield.
Where was Szoboslai when Jude was winning countless trophies and individual awards?
/MADRIDISTA
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You’re the drunk person here mate. Szobozlai attacking prowess is insane, free kick, shot power, shot accuracy, pass accuracy etc…Jude have flair, more skillful and take-ones. And yea Szobozlai is similar to Bruno Fernandez, that’s the kind of mentality Madrid is lacking at the attacking midfield.
Only this season. Go and check records before coming here to spilled trash
KunleSpur01
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You must be drunk i guess
You’re the drunk person here mate. Szobozlai attacking prowess is insane, free kick, shot power, shot accuracy, pass accuracy etc…Jude have flair, more skillful and take-ones. And yea Szobozlai is similar to Bruno Fernandez, that’s the kind of mentality Madrid is lacking at the attacking midfield.
/MADRIDISTA
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But Jude and Guler can’t lace his boot when it comes to attacking prowess. He’s a similar player to Bruno Fernandez and Madrid doesn’t have a creative midfielder like his caliber.
You must be drunk i guess
KunleSpur01
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We don’t need Szoboslai, what we need is a player like Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Rodri etc. players who can control the tempo of the game. Szoboslai is a no.10 and we already have Bellingham and Arda Gurler in that position
But Jude and Guler can’t lace his boot when it comes to attacking prowess. He’s a similar player to Bruno Fernandez and Madrid doesn’t have a creative midfielder like his caliber.
pezaceikn
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definitely the toni kross replacement madrid need to usurp barca
Widbiltz
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We don’t need Szoboslai, what we need is a player like Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Rodri etc. players who can control the tempo of the game. Szoboslai is a no.10 and we already have Bellingham and Arda Gurler in that position
Good boy,tell this to Perez
Widbiltz
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Szoboszlai's agent may be saying this to protect Szoboszlai's reputation in LFC. I used to respect Marco Rossi, for the dispute he's creating he has lost the respect.
/MADRIDISTA
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We don’t need Szoboslai, what we need is a player like Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Rodri etc. players who can control the tempo of the game. Szoboslai is a no.10 and we already have Bellingham and Arda Gurler in that position