Liverpool met representatives of RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai; the 22-year-old has a £60m release clause in his contract which expires on 30 June; the Hungarian is also heavily followed by Newcastle

Dominik Szoboszlai has moved up on Liverpool’s midfield list after the club met with its representatives.

The 22-year-old, also followed by Newcastle United, has a €70m release clause in his contract with RB Leipzig, which is due to expire on 30 June.

The Hungarian’s comfort playing in midfield, his impressive chance creation stats and ability to carry the ball fit the profile Liverpool are looking for.

The club explored various options to improve the technical quality, dynamism and depth in their central area.

Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella is also a target, while groundwork was done on Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch and Nice’s Khephren Thuram.

Liverpool face the biggest shock of Jurgen Klopp’s tenure, and it’s at a time when the market – especially for midfielders – is very inflated and no Champions League wins or big sale of players could not help.

Affordability, availability and the desire to restore Liverpool to national and European strength are the main factors assessed.

The Reds secured Alexis Mac Allister in early June for a transfer fee of around £35million in a shrewd transfer that had set them apart as a recruitment leader.
However, in a summer of rising valuations, this deal is seen as an anomaly rather than the norm.

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Inter Milan chief to discuss Andre Onana transfer with Man Utd in next 48 hours

According to Gazzetta dello Sport (page 3), Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio is planning a meeting with Manchester United against goalkeeper Andre Onana.

The Red Devils have identified the 27-year-old as their number one target for the goalkeeping role. David de Gea could leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the month.

Talks have already taken place between United and Onana’s agent Albert Botines. It is now reported that Ausilio has scheduled a meeting with the Red Devils and Botines on Friday.

Inter are aiming for 50 million euros plus extras to part ways with the Cameroonian champion. If the negotiations go smoothly, an agreement can be reached within 48 hours.

United in talks to secure agreement with Onana

Onana was designated as Ten Hag’s favorite shooter. You worked with the Dutch tactician at Ajax for four and a half seasons before joining Inter last summer.

A reunion could soon become a reality, but it depends on what United’s offer is on the table. The payment structure could be crucial as Inter want most of the fee up front.

The Nerazzurri are aiming to sign Romelu Lukaku outright from Chelsea and intend to use the money from Onana’s departure to negotiate with the Blues.

Onana is a no-brainer signing for United. He has all the qualities that befit a coach. He has strong reflexes, is good with distributing him and is very mobile in the tank.

The Cameroonian can also act as a free goalkeeper to nullify counter-attack situations against his club. He is willing to take risks by stepping out of his cage.

He would be a perfect asset to United between the sticks. The fans hope that the club can find an agreement in the next meeting with Ausilio.