Liverpool 'explore deal for £60m RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai'

Liverpool 'have held talks with representatives of RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai', but his £60m release clause 'expires on Friday'.

The 22-year-old was one of the standout performers in the Bundesliga last season and has also been of interest to Newcastle.

According to the Athletic, the Reds are exploring a deal to sign him this summer, while accepting it will be a difficult move to get across the line.

On June 30 (this Friday), Szoboszlai's release clause will expire, according to Fabrizio Romano.

So Liverpool must move quickly if they want to avoid being priced out by Leipzig.

Szoboszlai is high on the agenda for Jurgen Klopp's side along with Kephren Thuram and Romeo Lavia.

Fabio Carvalho is heading to the German side on loan from Liverpool in an unrelated move.

The Hungarian has represented his national side 32 times and scored 10 times for Leipzig last season in 48 matches.

Newcastle are another Premier League side understood to hold an interest in Szoboszlai.

And with Tottenham closing in on a deal for James Maddison, the Magpies may redouble their efforts.

Liverpool intentions to bolster their midfield are well known and they have already recruited Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for £35m.

Thuram, currently in action for France under-21s at the European Championships is highly regarded by the Anfield club, though it remains to be seen whether Nice will be willing to sell.