{"id":49359,"date":"2026-06-28T18:27:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T22:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/why-liverpools-80m-target-is-the-best-signing-since-szoboszlai\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T18:27:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T22:27:12","slug":"why-liverpools-80m-target-is-the-best-signing-since-szoboszlai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/why-liverpools-80m-target-is-the-best-signing-since-szoboszlai\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Liverpool&#8217;s \u00a380m target is the best signing since Szoboszlai"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/why-liverpools-80m-target-is-the-best-signing-since-szoboszlai\/#Liverpool_hold_%E2%80%98meeting_to_sign_World_Cup_star\" >Liverpool hold &#8216;meeting&#8217; to sign World Cup star<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/why-liverpools-80m-target-is-the-best-signing-since-szoboszlai\/#Why_Bouadi_could_be_Liverpools_best_player_since_Szoboszlai\" >Why Bouadi could be Liverpool&#8217;s best player since Szoboszlai<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/28\/why-liverpools-80m-target-is-the-best-signing-since-szoboszlai\/#Fabrizio_Romano_Liverpool_in_talks_to_sign_Coutinho_clone_for_more_than_80m\" >Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool in talks to sign Coutinho clone for more than \u00a380m<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Liverpool are determined to get back to the top and to achieve this FSG are preparing for another big change in the transfer market.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Andoni Iraola is still entrenched as the replacement for Arne Slott, who was sacked at the start of June, and will await new signings, but he will also be keen to work with the likes of forwards Kodi Gakpo and Alexander Isaku, who made their return to international duty at the World Cup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Highest G\/A in World Cup (by club)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>#<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>club<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>G\/A<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>liverpool<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>16<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1=<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>real madrid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>16<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>P.S.G.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>14<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>bayern munich<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>12<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>arsenal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>11<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>A disastrous Premier League title defense comes as a harsh reality for the Reds, who are now once again the hunters rather than the chasers.<\/p>\n<p>Iraola could bring a struggling star back into the limelight, but Liverpool certainly need to add new quality to their squad.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"liverpool-holding-quot-meetings-quot-for-world-cup-star\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_hold_%E2%80%98meeting_to_sign_World_Cup_star\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Liverpool hold &#8216;meeting&#8217; to sign World Cup star<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There has been a lot of buzz about Liverpool signing elite forwards such as RB Leipzig&#8217;s Yann Diomande and Paris Saint-Germain superstar Bradley Barcola, but they are also in critical need of filling their midfield.<\/p>\n<p>After all, both Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones face uncertain futures at Anfield, and the right deal could open the door for big-money replacements.<\/p>\n<p>Dominik Szoboszlai showed flashes of brilliance last season, worthy of being Liverpool&#8217;s player of the year, but he needs more support from those around him to lead the Reds back to the top.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool lacked midfield talent last year and have been linked with midfielders such as Matheus Fernandes and Bruno Guimar\u00e3es in recent years, but there is one player who stands out as someone to target.<\/p>\n<p>    Liverpool are in the race to sign Moroccan international Ayyoub Bouadi, according to Fabrizio Romano, despite recent revelations that Manchester City are in the process of signing the Lille star.<\/p>\n<p>The prominent transfer reporter claims that &#8220;City are already in contact with parties close to the player&#8221; and hope to sign him for another year in Ligue 1 by 2027, but insists Arsenal and Liverpool are also ready to pounce on the right opportunity if it presents itself.<\/p>\n<p>    Liverpool and the Gunners have held &#8220;meetings&#8221; with the player&#8217;s representatives but have not yet expressed their curiosity. Citi&#8217;s rise could very well accelerate FSG&#8217;s plans.<\/p>\n<p>The 18-year-old, who carries a price tag of \u00a380 million, could be a big break and one Liverpool won&#8217;t want to miss.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-bouaddi-can-be-liverpool-39-s-best-signing-since-szoboszlai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Bouadi_could_be_Liverpools_best_player_since_Szoboszlai\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Bouadi could be Liverpool&#8217;s best player since Szoboszlai<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bouadi is young and has little polish as a world-class midfielder, but he is well on his way and there is a feeling across the Premier League board that this is an opportunity that cannot be left begging.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Szoboszlai&#8217;s development in the Premier League<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics (* per 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>24\/25<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>25\/26<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Match (start)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>36(29)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>36 (36)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Goal + Assist<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>6+6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>6+7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>touch*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>46.1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>83.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Exact path*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>29.6 (86%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>53.3 (88%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>A big opportunity has arisen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Key pass*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Loss of ownership*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7.9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>14.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Successful. dribble*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Ball recovery rate*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Tackle + Interception*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>clearance*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Win a duel*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>The Hungarian captain is more than just a free-kick merchant, he is Liverpool&#8217;s new talisman in the centre. Without him last season, Slott&#8217;s team would undoubtedly have failed to qualify for the Champions League, the most basic requirement to live up to his stature and expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Bouadi will help Szoboszlai bring a depleted Liverpool side back into the spotlight with his smooth, smart passing and almost ballet-like ability to glide around the field and make things move, something neither Mac Allister nor Jones were able to provide at Anfield last season.<\/p>\n<p>He may cost a significant amount of money, but the Moroccan has the potential to become a Premier League superstar and adds a dimension that was sorely lacking under Slott last year.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting the importance of a solid and versatile midfielder at the heart of Iraola&#8217;s system. He will require Liverpool&#8217;s midfielders to be strong, stylish and adopt a high-intensity approach when handling the ball.<\/p>\n<p>While Szoboszlai has packed quite a punch over the past year and energized Liverpool&#8217;s fight against disaster by showing incredible versatility and resilience across a number of roles, Bouadi will bring an artistic edge to this team that will help them get back on top and in the hunt for the title.<\/p>\n<p>    Perhaps Bouadi will cement his place as Liverpool&#8217;s best player since the Hungarian completed his move to Merseyside in 2023.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-vignette\">\n<div class=\"qz\">\n<div class=\"qz-head\">\n<p>\u26bd<\/p>\n<p>    <span class=\"qz-title\">world cup history quiz<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qz-content\">\n<div id=\"qend\">\n<p>you scored<\/p>\n<p>out of 20<\/p>\n<p>      <button class=\"e-replay\" onclick=\"startQuiz()\">\u21a9 Play again<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Bouadi has been starring at the World Cup, but the truth is he&#8217;s been making the right noises for a while now. In Ligue 1 last year, the teenager started 28 games, made two tackles in particular, won an average of 4.7 duels each game and also completed 61% of his dribbles.<\/p>\n<p>This is a young player who could rival Szoboszlai in Liverpool&#8217;s midfield next season. He will be one of the best businesses that FSG has completed in recent years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"mini-coutinho-liverpool-transfer-talks-mateus-fernandes\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fabrizio_Romano_Liverpool_in_talks_to_sign_Coutinho_clone_for_more_than_80m\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tFabrizio Romano: Liverpool in talks to sign Coutinho clone for more than \u00a380m<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Liverpool are looking to sign an elite midfielder this summer. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool are determined to get back to the top and to achieve this FSG are preparing for another big change in the transfer market. 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