Dominik Szoboszlai has confirmed that he’ll “consider” interest that comes his way this summer following strong links with a potential move to St James’ Park.
The RB Leipzig star has been heavily linked in recent weeks, with Sky Sports in Germany releasing several updates on our interest.
They report that we’ve sent scouts to watch the Hungarian on two separate occasions over the past month, also claiming that we’ve held talks with the player’s agent and shown a willingness to pay his £60m release clause.
Szoboszlai has enjoyed another brilliant season, with his nine goals and 13 assists securing a third place finish and Champions League football once again, but his latest comments suggest he’s open to leaving if the right “challenge” presents itself.
During an interview with Index, here’s what the 22-year-old has had to say:
“My entire career so far has been built consciously, always reaching the next level in time, but never to a level that would be too risky to jump. You can fall from high, and it’s rare that someone gets one chance at the highest level of football, let alone two.
“All options must be considered. I dreamed of a club for myself at the age of five, another as a teenager, seeing that it is not necessarily impossible to achieve these dreams.
“If there is interest, I’ll consider it, not because I don’t have a good time at Leipzig, but because I’ve always been interested in challenges.
“On one side of the scale is a good Leipzig, with a manager who trusts me and teammates who accept me and also believe in me. No footballer can wish for more than that. This is quite an extra situation.
“At the same time, on the other side, there is the question, if I can now take a step towards Europe’s top five or six clubs, should I say no to the challenge? I’ve never been that type! I am in a very good position, as I can play in a fantastic club.
“However, I don’t want 15 years from now to look back on my career as if I didn’t get the most out of it.”
