Dominik Szoboszlai Liverpool will trigger RB Leipzig midfielder's £60m release clause as transfer draws closer

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Once Szaboszlai made his desire to move to Anfield clear, this removed all other interested clubs from the equation, including Newcastle.

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Szaboszlai's talent and attitude as well as the Hungarian's apparent co mfort in playing in midfield have been appreciated. 0218 Gray Frame Corner Gray Frame Corner Learn more

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Background work has also been done on Bayern Munich's Ryan Gr avenburch and Nice's Khefren Thuram. 0218 Gray Frame Corner

Affordability, availability and Liverpool's desire to re-establish themselves as a domestic and European force are the main factors to be assessed.

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