Representatives of RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai have reportedly met with Liverpool, indicating the club's interest in the 22-year-old.

It is understood that Szoboszlai has a £60 million release clause in his contract, which is set to expire on June 30. Meanwhile, Newcastle has withdrawn from the race for the midfielder.

Szoboszlai has expressed a desire to join Liverpool, and with Newcastle no longer pursuing him, there is an increased possibility of a deal being reached with RB Leipzig.

Liverpool had positive discussions with the player's representatives on Monday and are actively engaged in negotiations.

The club appreciates Szoboszlai's talent, attitude, and versatility in playing across the midfield.

His impressive chance-creation skills and ability to carry the ball align with Liverpool's desired profile for midfield reinforcements.

Alongside Szoboszlai, Liverpool has also been exploring other options to enhance the technical quality, dynamism, and depth in midfield.

Although Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella has been targeted, he appears inclined to remain at the San Siro, as he aims to become a club legend.

Liverpool has also been monitoring Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich and Khephren Thuram from Nice as potential options for midfield reinforcements.

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Liverpool are navigating the biggest shake-up of Jurgen Klopp's tenure at a time when the market - especially for midfielders - is severely inflated, and without Champions League revenue or a big player sale to help.

Affordability, availability and the appetite to restore Liverpool as a domestic and European force are the core factors being assessed.

The Reds secured Alexis Mac Allister at the start of June for an initial fee of around £35m in the type of shrewd transfer that had marked them out as recruitment leaders.

However, that deal is viewed as an anomaly rather than the norm during a summer of soaring valuations.