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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.
Real Madrid will be looking to pick up their fifth win of the 2026/27 La Liga season when they take on Elche CF at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero later tonight.
With 12 points from five games, Los Blancos are currently second in the league table, three points below leaders FC Barcelona.
As such, the Spanish capital club will be eager to get the win and close the gap to the top.
Guler starts, Bellingham rested
Ahead of kickoff, Real Madrid have announced the starting lineup that will take the field against Elche, with Jose Mourinho making some important changes.
For starters, Arda Guler is back in the lineup after appearing as a substitute in the win over Rayo Vallecano.
Interestingly, however, he starts in the attacking midfield role, with Mourinho opting to rest Jude Bellingham, who has started all of Real Madrid’s games so far.
That also means that Yan Diomande retains his place in the team, starting for a second time in a row on the right wing. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. continue in their respective positions in attack.
Another notable change sees Aurelien Tchouameni make his first start of the season after recovering from injury and making two appearances off the bench.
He replaces Bernardo Silva as Federico Valverde’s partner in the middle of the park.
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Marc Cucurella come in as full-backs, while Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen slot in at centre-back in front of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
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