Dominik Szoboszlai makes JAW-DROPPING Liverpool contract renewal demands

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has currently got several contract issues to resolve.

Most pressing is Ibrahima Konate - whose terms expire in 2026 - and if no new agreement is soon reached then the 26-year-old will be leaving for free at the end of the season.

Then there’s Curtis Jones - whose contract runs out in 2027 but as of right now there have been no indications that a renewal is close.

Reports previously suggested that Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai were ahead of the homegrown midfielder in the queue for a new contract.

Both are out of contract in 2028 and given their importance to Arne Slot’s project it’s understandable that the Premier League champions would want to tie them down as soon as possible.

Szoboszlai's contract expires in two years

Szoboszlai gave fans jitters last week when he said negotiations were now out of his hands.

And a report in the Hungarian press now states that Liverpool should now be aware of what the 25-year-old will be demanding in contract talks.

“One conclusion can definitely be drawn from his words: the negotiations have reached a new stage, the footballer has already stated under what conditions he would stay with the English team,” the report in Blikk reads.

One issue for Liverpool is Szoboszlai’s salary.

It’s been reported that the Hungary captain makes anything from £120k to £150k on Merseyside. That may have been a big salary for Szoboszlai when he moved from RB Leipzig back in 2023 but he is now among the best midfielders in the world.

Accordingly his new wages need to reflect that status with the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Jude Bellingham and Bernardo Silva making much more than that.

Szoboszlai hits Liverpool with £300k per week demands

The report claims that Szoboszlai will be aiming for around £300k per week in his new contract - which would take him ahead of Hugo Ekitike (£200k per week) and Alexander Isak (£280k per week).

“Dominik Szoboszlai is probably asking for around this amount, but closer to £300,000,” the report reads.

With Liverpool currently paying out more in wages than ANY other Premier League team it remains to be seen whether they will satisfy these demands.

Adding to the issue is the report stating that a buyout clause for Szoboszlai’s next contract is practically assured - with Real Madrid thought to be his next preferred destination.

“It is almost certain that if an agreement is reached with the player, there will be a buyout clause in his contract, meaning that the lowest amount for which a club can take Szoboszlai from Liverpool will be determined,” the report reads.

Real Madrid waiting for Szoboszlai

The longer the situation drags on the more difficult it becomes for Liverpool. Two years will fly by - especially if Szoboszlai hasn’t signed a new deal.

That means that Real Madrid could be able to pounce in the meantime and strike a bargain deal in 2027 for their midfield target. The Spanish giants are unlikely to bid for him with two years left on his deal - and wouldn’t be able to afford a deal in any case.

But that all changes if Szoboszlai uses his contract expiry date as leverage.

“The big question is whether they would pay an astronomical amount for Szoboszlai in the summer, or are they interested in prolonging the negotiations,” the report states of Madrid’s interest.

“If this happens, they would be able to sign the footballer much cheaper around 2027.”

Richard Hughes had success in tying down Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season - although on huge salaries until 2027.

Both are reported to be on £400k per week - setting the bar very high for Hughes when it comes to renegotiations for other players like Szoboszlai.

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