Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai has again found himself at the centre of heavy transfer talk, with continued links to Spanish giants Real Madrid gaining fresh momentum this week. The 25-year-old Hungarian has been one of the standout performers for the Reds during the 2025/26 season, and while there is currently no official bid on the table from Real Madrid, new comments from both inside and outside the game have reignited debate over his future at Anfield.
Szoboszlai’s importance to Liverpool this season cannot be overstated. The midfielder has already scored ten goals and provided ten assists across all competitions, underlining his value to manager Arne Slot’s plans amid an otherwise inconsistent campaign. His ability to influence games, create chances, and score from midfield has put him among the Premier League’s most effective performers, and naturally attracted attention from elite clubs across Europe.
The latest trigger for transfer speculation came from comments made by Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior, who recently revealed that he speaks “a lot” with Szoboszlai and highlighted their friendship from earlier in their careers. The Brazilian cited the Hungarian as one of the players he keeps in regular contact with, alongside other close footballing friends. While this may sound innocuous, it has been interpreted by many pundits as a sign that Real Madrid already has an off-field relationship that could aid any future move.
Those remarks followed a separate claim from Hungary national team boss Marco Rossi, who asserted that Real Madrid has “always been Szoboszlai’s dream” since his youth. Rossi’s comments have sparked debate among Liverpool supporters and transfer insiders alike, with many wondering whether the player himself harbours a genuine desire to join Los Blancos when the summer window opens.
However, not everyone is convinced that a transfer is imminent. Szoboszlai’s agent has publicly downplayed the speculation, insisting that neither he nor the player are currently “looking elsewhere,” and that their focus remains on the season with Liverpool. According to reports, contract talks with the Reds continue, and Szoboszlai has expressed a clear affection for the club, city, and supporters — stating he would love to stay if the right scenario unfolds.
From Liverpool’s perspective, this transfer saga puts the club in a delicate position. On one hand, they want to tie down arguably their most valuable asset beyond his current contract, which runs until 2028. On the other, they must balance that with the player’s ambitions and the reality that elite clubs like Real Madrid could return with formal offers if Szoboszlai continues to shine.
At this stage, there is no concrete offer from Real Madrid, and Liverpool remain in a strong negotiating position if they choose to keep him. But with the player’s performances drawing global attention — and friendships like the one with Vinícius adding an off-field layer to the speculation — the summer transfer window could see this story develop into one of the biggest moves of the year.
