NEWCASTLE could see their move for RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai hijacked by Liverpool, according to reports.
The Toon were leading the race for the 22-year-old attacking midfielder.
However, Liverpool are ready to swoop for the Hungarian international and have held talks with the player's representatives.
The Athletic claim Jurgen Klopp is aware any deal will be tough to get done due to the price.
Szoboszlai supposedly has a £60million release clause in his contract but it is unclear whether that agreement has expired.
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Liverpool could send Fabio Carvalho on loan to RB Leipzig.
Although he could head the other way, the two deals are not thought to be related.
Newcastle were ready to ramp up their interest in Szoboszlai after sealing a deal for AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali.
Leicester's James Maddison was on the Magpies' radar, but he looks set to join Tottenham.
Szoboszlai is an alternative, who netted ten goals and got 13 assists last season.
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During his time at RB Leipzig, he won two domestic cups and helped the team qualify for the Champions League in back-to-back campaigns.
Szoboszlai also has four Austrian league titles to his name following his time at RB Salzburg.
Liverpool have already snapped up Brighton's Alexis Mac Allister and also want Southampton's Romeo Lavia as they look to overhaul their midfield.
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