Dominik Szoboszlai contract demand emerges as Liverpool may have already made stance clear

Liverpool remains eager to sign Dominik Szoboszlai to a new contract at Anfield, with another two and a half years remaining on his current deal, and his stance is now clear

Dominik Szoboszlai's contract runs out in 2028(Image: 2026 Getty Images)

Dominik Szoboszlai reportedly wants to become one of Liverpool's highest-paid players as contract negotiations over a new contract continue.

The Hungarian star has been one of the club's best-performing stars this season with eight goals and seven assists to his name across all competitions. While it has been a disappointing title defense for the Reds, Szoboszlai has continued to perform at a top level and across various positions.

Given his increased importance under Arne Slot and the possibility of succeeding Virgil van Dijk as captain once the legendary Dutchman leaves Anfield, the 25-year-old revealed he's in talks to sign a new deal at Liverpool.

The midfielder first revealed the news in January before admitting two weeks later that progress has yet to be made on a new contract. With his deal expiring in 2028, plenty of time exists for the two parties to come to an agreement, but Szoboszlai's alleged demands could prove a sticking point.

According to Hungarian outlet Blikk, they suggested Szoboszlai could demanded a whopping $408,000-a-week in order to sign an extended contraction. As per Capology, that figure would make the midfielder Liverpool’s third-highest-paid player behind Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.

Discussing the progress of his contract situation after the Reds' 4-1 victory over Newcastle, he said: "Nothing yet. From now on, it’s not in my head. It works this way. There is no progress since the same the last time we spoke. We will see. If the right offer is coming then we can speak.

Dominik Szoboszlai is in talks to sign a new deal(Image: MI News/NurPhoto)

"I’m completely relaxed about my situation. Right now, I am doing my job on the pitch and we will see." He did admit that he wants to remain at Anfield but it's not just down to him to make that happen. He added: "We will see. It’s always there and back. Let’s see what happens.

"Hopefully everyone will be happy at the end, but you know how football is. Of course [I could see myself staying for a long time]. I like the city; I like the club, I like playing with these guys. I love Anfield and I love fans."

Despite churning out several impressive performances at right-back this season, Szoboszlai admitted that a more consistent role in that position is not on the cards for him. When asked about the possibility of that after the Newcastle victory, he said: "Not the long-term and not even the medium-term in my head.

Arne Slot has fielded Szoboszlai at right-back several times this season(Image: AFP or licensors)

"I am a midfielder and hopefully our right-backs are going to come back from the injuries and I can get back in the middle. But as soon as the team or the coach needs me there, I will play and try to give my best.

"But Wata [Endo] and Curtis [Jones] are ready to play there, so we have quite a few options there. I think the midfield suits me better than the right-back. I am closer to the ball and I can be more dangerous.

"I feel from the right I am far from the goal but I am doing everything for the team and that we don’t concede, which is the most important for the defense, and I also try to help up front with long balls and crosses."