Liverpool Football Club continues its aggressive approach in the transfer market, confirming the signing of Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig and turning attention towards French midfielder Khephren Thuram.
As confirmed by the Premier League team, the 22-year-old Szoboszlai was acquired following the activation of his €70 million ($76.3m) release clause. The Hungarian captain marks the second significant midfield reinforcement after the club's acquisition of Alexis Mac Allister, part of a strategy to revamp the squad's core after an underwhelming season.
Szoboszlai, a versatile player with notable prowess in set pieces, has established an impressive track record during his tenure at Leipzig, scoring 20 goals and providing 22 assists in 91 appearances. He played a pivotal role in Leipzig's back-to-back German Cup victories and most notably scored the second goal in last season's 2-0 triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt. In Liverpool, he'll don the esteemed No. 8 shirt, once worn by club legend Steven Gerrard.
Speaking of the new addition, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised Szoboszlai's progress since his early days at Red Bull Salzburg. "These are proper positives, and this is even before we even think about his qualities as a footballer," Klopp stated, acknowledging the 22-year-old's potential for growth.
However, the Merseysiders' revamping efforts aren't ceasing with Szoboszlai. Reports suggest they're intensifying their pursuit of 22-year-old French midfielder, Khephren Thuram. Thuram, known for his defensive-minded approach, could offer a tactical alternative in the roles akin to those of Fabinho and Georginio Wijnaldum. Journalist Rudy Galetti reports that Liverpool faces competition from Newcastle United for Thuram's signature.
Szoboszlai's signing follows the departure of Leipzig's French forward Christopher Nkunku to Chelsea. The strategic movements in the transfer market indicate Liverpool's drive to fortify their midfield ranks and bounce back from last season's disappointments. As the club continues its pursuit of Thuram, the fans await further developments in what is shaping up to be a transformative transfer season.
