Journalist Lee Ryder believes that Liverpool newcomeri  Dominik SzoboszlAwas really passionate and eager to join the Reds this summer transfer window.

It looked like a big battle this summer as reports linked both Liverpool and Newcastle with moves for the former RB Leipzig midfielder.

In the end, despite Newcastle qualifying for the Champions League and Liverpool finishing fifth, the Reds managed to win the battle

Now, Szoboszlai looks to get Liverpool back to the top. And the C journalist believes he was always going to pick the Reds over other suitors

Szoboszlai is so passionate for Liverpool

Newcastle writer for The Chronicle Lee Ryder spoke about the transfer battle. He believes that there was no chance of the midfielder joining the Magpies.

Reporting on Twitter, he said: “The fact Szoboszlai had “You’ll Never Walk Alone” playing on his headphones on the journey to the UK to sign says it all, his heart was set on Anfield.

“Newcastle didn’t trigger the steep £60million fee. But they were also not given any encouragement that Szoboszlai wanted to sign for the black and whites.”

Of course this is sad news for Newcastle as they try to strengthen their squad. Despite this, it is great news for Liverpool. It shows the pull the Reds have despite not qualifying for the Champions League.

The history of Liverpool is huge. And recently, Jurgen Klopp has brought back these historic winning-ways by helping win the Champions League and the Premier League

It’s always great when a player of Szoboszlai’s quality joins the club. It is even better when you hear that the player has genuine passion for the club.

It seems like a perfect match. The midfielder will no doubt put in as much effort as he possibly can to help Liverpool triAL

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Melissa Reddy names 4 possible replacements for Fabinho at Liverpool and rules out another

Following the bombshell omission of Fabinho from Liverpool’s squad travelling to Germany for a pre-season training camp, and a £40m bid from Al-Ittihad being made, the Brazil midfielder could be into his final few days as a Reds player.

In light of this morning’s significant update on the 29-year-old, Melissa Reddy has named four players who the Merseyside club are believed to be ‘assessing’ as possible replacements for him, while also appearing to rule out one current Premier League ace.

The Sky Sports journalist tweeted: “Liverpool had been assessing longer-term candidates to replace Fabinho. Profile might shift as they’ll require an immediate starter.

“Among the names mooted have been Sofyan Amrabat, Ryan Gravenberch, Kalvin Phillips and Romeo

The quartet mentioned by Reddy had all been linked with Liverpool in recent weeks and months to varying degrees of intensity, with Lavia’s name being floated the most consistently of late by various media.

He and Phillips are the two named candidates who boast Premier League experience and would be the most helpful to the Reds meeting their squad requirements for homegrown quotas.

… Moises Caicedo not on their list.

The Manchester City powerhouse and Gravenberch may seen reasonably attainable due to their lack of game-time at their respective clubs last season, although Pep Guardiola’s side could have reservations about selling to the team who’ve been their strongest challengers during his reign at the Etihad Stadium.

Despite reports on Friday of Caicedo being a possible target (talkSPORT), Brighton’s vertiginous £100m asking price may have seen Liverpool strike a red line through his name as a player to pursue this summer.

With Fabinho now looking likely to leave following his omission from the pre-season travelling party, it’s crucial that the Reds act quickly in buying a readymade replacement in the number 6 role who’d be up to the task of performing to the standard of a Jurgen Klopp team

Liverpool had been assessing longer-term candidates to replace Fabinho. Profile might shift as they’ll require an immediate starter. Among the names mooted have been Sofyan Amrabat, Ryan Gravenberch, Kalvin Phillips and Romeo Lavia…