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Liverpool on red alert as key midfielder flirts with potential move to Real Madrid – report
The future of Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai has become a hot topic lately, particularly after Hungarian coach Marco Rossi’s recent statements.
Rossi revealed that one of Szoboszlai’s biggest dreams is to play for Real Madrid, which comes at a time when the Hungarian international has turned heads with his performances for Liverpool.
Liverpool on high alert
According to Defensa Central, Rossi’s comments have put Liverpool on red alert, as the Premier League giants fear Szoboszlai could be a subject of interest for Real Madrid.
That is why the club have begun talks with the former RB Leipzig superstar regarding a potential contract renewal.
Liverpool are, in fact, willing to offer as much as €287,000 to tie the Hungarian down to a long-term contract. His current deal at Anfield expires in 2028.
Liverpool’s offer for Szoboszlai would represent a €150,000 from his current salary, but the report adds that the player is looking for a package of around €350,000.
The report further adds that Szoboszlai could, in fact, be on Real Madrid’s radar as the club are actively trying to find a new playmaker.
This is despite the fact that the club are set to bring back Nico Paz from Como following his brilliant spell in Italy.
This is not the first time Szoboszlai has turned up on Real Madrid’s radar, either, as the club had followed him even during his spell in Austria.
The player, for his part, would certainly be keen on a move to the Santiago Bernabeu and even though he is happy at Liverpool for now, if the chance comes to join the Whites, it is unlikely he will turn down the advances.
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. admits finishing problem after another frustrating night vs Elche: ‘Can’t miss that much’
Vinicius Jr.’s difficult start in front of goal continued against Elche, and the Real Madrid forward did not need anyone to tell him he had missed another chance to make the difference.
The Brazilian finished the night without a goal despite having chances to get on the scoresheet, while his teammates could only watch from the bench as opportunities went begging.
Jose Mourinho had already identified the problem before kick-off, bluntly pointing to the issue facing his forward, stating, “He’s missing the goal.”
Vini offered an equally frank assessment afterwards.
Rather than hide from another frustrating evening, he accepted responsibility on social media: “The goals will come back; I can’t miss that much…”
Two chances, no finish for Vinicius
Vinicius had two particularly clear openings against Elche, but neither produced the finish Real Madrid needed from their star forward.
The first arrived when he found himself one-on-one with the opposition goalkeeper.
Instead of finding the net, Vinicius caught the ball with the tip of his foot and sent his effort wide. Arda Guler was available during the move and called for the ball, but Vini backed himself to finish the chance.
He had another opportunity after the interval, this time following an excellent pass from Guler during a quick Real Madrid transition. Again, though, Vinicius could not find the target.
His evening ended in the 68th minute, with Mourinho deciding the Brazilian was tired and turning his attention towards Sunday’s Atletico Madrid derby.
Mourinho has a bigger decision to make
The numbers show why Vinicius’ finishing has become a talking point. He managed five shots against Elche, but only one was on target and none found the net.
After seven appearances this season, the Brazilian has scored just once, which is a striking return for a player Real Madrid rely upon to provide a major share of their attacking threat.
Ultimately, though, Real Madrid found another route to victory, with Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi providing the goals in the 3-2 comeback.
