Liverpool have just two days to activate 22-year-old’s £61m release clause

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Liverpool reportedly have just two days to meet Dominik Szoboszlai’s €70m (£61m) release clause before the option expires.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the 22-year-old’s exit clause expires this Friday, with RB Leipzig negotiating in Szoboszlai’s contract that a release option is only valid for certain parts of the year, a unique feature that could cause Liverpool some major problems.

Szoboszlai is one of the highest-rated youngsters in Europe and a player Leipzig will be keen to keep hold of this summer having already sold Christopher Nkunku to Chelsea. And there’s a strong chance that the Bundesliga side will demand more than the Hungarian’s £61m release clause if Liverpool were to make an offer.

As a result, the Reds could be forced into a position where they make a transfer bid for Szoboszlai in the next 48 hours, with Liverpool now exploring a deal to sign the versatile playmaker as reported by the Athletic. And £61m could be the best deal possible for the youngster.

Liverpool could have to bite the bullet and pay Szoboszlai’s release clause

Szoboszlai as a Mason Mount alternative could prove to be a masterstroke from Liverpool if they can secure a deal for the Leipzig playmaker. However, with time already running out for the Reds to activate the youngster’s release clause, the Merseyside giants could have to bite the bullet and pay up.

As we know, Leipzig will hike up Szoboszlai’s asking price should they survive the week without a team triggering the Hungarian’s exit clause. And for Liverpool, moving for the youngster now could be key in securing one of the most exciting signings of the summer.