Dominik Szoboszlai stands ready to deliver a major lift for Liverpool and head coach Andoni Iraola by committing to an extended agreement.

The Hungary international excelled as the club's standout performer through the side's struggles in Arne Slot's closing campaign. With two years left on his terms, he had noted repeatedly last season that talks on renewal had seen little headway.

After prolonged discussions between sporting director Richard Hughes and the player's camp, the framework for a new deal has been settled in principle, leaving the 25-year-old poised to complete the signing.

Since joining from Leipzig for £60m in 2023, Szoboszlai has grown into a central presence and contributed 13 goals last term. He carries strong backing as a potential future captain, yet earlier remarks on the contract had sparked worries over his extended stay.

The midfielder's fresh commitment arrives as a timely boost for Iraola ahead of his opening season at the club.

Leeds edge closer to strengthening their backline after settling a £34m fee with Sassuolo for Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic. The transfer moves toward completion with no major obstacles foreseen.

The 23-year-old appeared three times at the summer World Cup and looks set to replace Pascal Struijk, who recently moved to Brighton. As a left-footed 6ft 4in player and former Juventus youth product who started regularly in Serie A, he fits the profile Daniel Farke seeks.

The Leeds manager is also working to refresh his goalkeeping options after Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier departed for Manchester United and Arsenal.