Dominik Szoboszlai makes JAW-DROPPING Liverpool contract renewal demands | OneFootball

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.

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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.