Liverpool FC is on the verge of securing the signature of RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, as manager Jürgen Klopp continues to rebuild his squad for the upcoming season. The Premier League club has emerged as frontrunners to sign the 22-year-old Hungary captain after triggering his release clause, worth approximately £60m. Personal terms have already been agreed upon, cementing Liverpool's position as the likely destination for the highly sought-after midfielder. The race against time was a crucial factor, as the release clause was set to expire at midnight on Friday. Szoboszlai's Impressive Track Record: Dominik Szoboszlai had an exceptional season in the Bundesliga, notching up six goals and eight assists for RB Leipzig. His performances caught the attention of several clubs, including Newcastle, but Liverpool's meeting with the player's agents this week propelled them to the forefront of negotiations. The midfielder, who also led RB Leipzig to back-to-back DFB Pokal victories, is keen on the move after joining the German club from sister club Red Bull Salzburg in December 2020.

Strong Relationship with RB Leipzig: Liverpool has maintained a strong relationship with RB Leipzig, evident in their decision to allow forward Fábio Carvalho to join the German club on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old, who arrived at Anfield from Fulham last summer, will continue his development and gain valuable experience with Leipzig. This collaboration between the two clubs has facilitated the negotiations for Szoboszlai's transfer. Expansion of Anfield's Safe Standing Section: In addition to the transfer news, Liverpool FC is set to apply for a safe standing licence as they expand their rail seating by an additional 3,000 seats, bringing the capacity of Anfield's safe standing section to 13,300. The club has been trialing rail seating for a couple of years and is now on track to become the seventh Premier League club to obtain a licence, following Wolves, Tottenham, Manchester City, Manchester United, Brentford, and Chelsea. The rail seating initiative will allow fans in the Kop and the newly redeveloped Anfield Road end to stand throughout matches, enhancing the atmosphere and matchday experience. This move aligns with the club's commitment to the safety and well-being of its supporters.

Managing director Andy Hughes expressed his satisfaction with the rail seating trial, stating, "The health and safety of our supporters when attending matches at Anfield is, and always will be, paramount." The initiative complies with the enforcement recommendations from the Sports Ground Safety Authority, which stipulate that stadiums with rail seating for more than two years must apply for a licence. Anfield initially introduced 7,800 rail seats in two sections before the 2020-21 season, with an additional 2,500 installed on the Kop during last season's break. The upcoming installation phase will add another 3,000 rail seats to the Kop, bringing the total to 7,425 and accounting for over 55% of the famous stand's capacity. Further expansions are planned for next year.