Liverpool hunt winger and lock in Szoboszlai deal as transfer window heats up

Liverpool have secured a long‑term contract for midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, reportedly running to 2031 and making him one of the highest‑paid players, according to transfer tracker Fabrizio Romano. New manager Andoni Iraola confirmed the club’s priority is adding another winger but warned it will not be a direct Mo Salah replacement, saying “we cannot expect to sign a winger that is going to replace Mo Salah because otherwise we are preparing him to fail.”

The Reds have linked with several wide‑player targets. French winger Bradley Barcola remains the most concrete lead, though a £128 million price tag and PSG’s reluctance complicate matters. Other names mentioned include Yan Diomande, Michael Olise, Bournemouth’s Rayan and Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh. Former England striker Michael Owen suggested former West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen as a low‑risk domestic option.

Off‑field, Andy Robertson has joined Tottenham and Ibrahima Konaté moved to Real Madrid, while Curtis Jones faces speculation over a possible £22 million Inter Milan bid that Liverpool have dismissed, with Iraola publicly backing the midfielder to stay. Liverpool have already added Spain winger Victor Muñoz and centre‑back Jeremy Jacquet as they prepare for a pre‑season tour of the United States.