Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterLiverpool are progressing with talks over a new contract for one of their key players, as he attracts interest from Real Madrid.The Reds already know they are to lose two key figures in the dressing room this summer, with both Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson set to depart at the end of the season.That puts Liverpool immediately on the back foot, needing two replacements, and so they are therefore unlikely to want to lose many other key members of the squad. You may like Liverpool star forced into contract U-turn with knock-on effect for Anfield youngster: report Liverpool given hope for Arda Guler deal, following remarks from Spain: report Liverpool star's exit now a 'certainty': report Liverpool combat Real Madrid interest with significant new dealGet VIP Liverpool tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Seat Unique tickets at Anfield offer a fantastic matchday. You get premium padded seats in the new Anfield Road stand (Block AM5, front rows) and access to the Brodies Lounge for three hours pre-match. Enjoy street food, a complimentary half-time drink, a matchday programme, and entertainment, including a Liverpool legend appearance, making it a truly elevated experience.View DealThe Merseysiders have already experienced the rough side of Los Blancos advances in recent times, with Trent Alexander-Arnold departing near the end of his contract to sign for the Spanish giants.Now theyre sniffing around Anfield again, but Arne Slots side have other plans.It has been reported by TEAMtalk that Liverpool have made progress in talks over a new contract for Dominik Szoboszlai.The Hungary international has reportedly been fielding interest from Madrid, but this new deal will see him bank a significant pay rise, and with that, increased seniority in the squad.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.That makes sense, given Slot has already spoken about the 25-year-old as a potential future captain at Anfield.The new deal, the same report states, is expected to put him amongst the highest earners at Liverpool.His current deal runs until 2028, but the club were keen to avoid the star becoming unsettled with interest from the likes of Los Blancos, something this new contract should help with. What to read next Liverpool have beaten Bayern Munich to major Bundesliga transfer and Mo Salah successor: report 100m Liverpool signing on the cards, as Reds eye the next Semenyo: report Liverpool star Alisson edging closer to exit, with European giant in talks: report In FourFourTwos opinion, this is smart business from Liverpool, and perhaps a lesson learned from the past.Last season, all of Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk were allowed to get down to the last months of their deals, presenting a headache in terms of negotiations and plenty of uncertainty at the time.They clearly want to avoid the same happening this time around, and so have moved quickly to avoid any thoughts of a Szoboszlai departure.Szoboszlai is valued at 100m, according to Transfermarkt.TOPICSLiverpoolReal MadridPremier LeagueLa LigaIsaac Stacey StrongeSocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterIsaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for FourFourTwo, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan.
