The football world exploded with shock today after reports claimed that both Real Madrid and Manchester City are officially monitoring Dominik Szoboszlai’s situation at Liverpool — a situation described by insiders as “a rapidly growing crisis” inside Anfield. And the timing could not be worse. Liverpool fans, who once believed Szoboszlai would be the future face of the club’s midfield, are now watching the unthinkable unfold right in front of them.
According to sources close to Liverpool, the club is “deeply worried” about his contract status, especially after repeated delays in negotiations and whispers that the Hungarian star is not fully satisfied with the direction of the project. What was originally brushed off as nothing more than social-media noise has now escalated into a full-blown threat — one that could define Liverpool’s next decade.
And here’s the part that has Reds supporters trembling: Real Madrid and Manchester City are not just casually observing — they are preparing to make a move. Both clubs have reportedly sent representatives to gather information, evaluate the potential cost, and determine whether Szoboszlai could fit into their long-term midfield overhaul plans. Spoiler alert: he fits perfectly.
Madrid see him as the next versatile, dynamic attacking midfielder to eventually succeed the Modrić-Kroos era. Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, has admired Szoboszlai’s profile since his RB Leipzig days — a rare mix of explosiveness, creativity, athletic intelligence, and work rate. In other words, he is exactly the type of player Guardiola turns into a monster.
Liverpool fans, understandably, are furious. Many feel this situation should have been handled months ago. How can a player signed just last year — a player who instantly became one of their most influential midfielders — already be attracting Europe’s two biggest sharks? Simple: Liverpool appear to be losing control of the narrative.
Behind the scenes, the club’s reluctance to immediately upgrade his contract is believed to be one of the reasons Madrid and City sensed an opportunity. With Szoboszlai’s value skyrocketing and halfway across Europe calling his name, the idea of keeping him on the same terms no longer makes sense. Even worse, insiders claim Liverpool are now scrambling to open urgent negotiations because they fear the player’s representatives may already be entertaining alternative paths.
Some Liverpool supporters are placing the blame squarely on the club’s ownership, accusing them of moving too slowly while their competitors are far more aggressive. Others are more terrified of the possibility that Szoboszlai himself might be open to leaving — especially given his ambition, his desire to compete for the biggest trophies, and the fact that both Madrid and City almost guarantee him those opportunities.
The panic is real. Social media is melting down. Liverpool fans are begging the club to resolve the issue immediately, fearing this could be the beginning of another painful transfer saga that ends with a superstar walking out the door.
And the worst part? Every hour that passes without a contract renewal feeds the narrative that something is seriously wrong.
Will Liverpool lock him down quickly? Will Madrid or City turn this into a bidding war? Or are we watching the early stages of one of the biggest Premier League transfer battles of 2025?
Right now, one thing is certain: Dominik Szoboszlai’s future is no longer guaranteed at Liverpool — and that should terrify everyone at Anfield.
