Liverpool are on the verge of pulling off one of the smartest bargains of the summer transfer window – and it’s all thanks to Hungary’s golden generation.
The Reds have already turned Hungary into their personal talent factory with £60m star Dominik Szoboszlai and £40m full-back Milos Kerkez lighting up Anfield. Now, according to explosive confirmation from the player’s own father, they’ve made direct contact for Roland Sallai – the ultra-versatile 28-year-old who could arrive for a ridiculous £9 million.
Speaking to Hungarian newspaper Blikk, Sallai’s father Tibor dropped the bombshell:
“Liverpool could be such a destination, and I admit, I wouldn’t be surprised if this club change happened now. I know that contact has already been made through a management office. I don’t want to shout anything, but my son will really have a good chance in the summer, if there is an offer that is also beneficial for Galatasaray, to change country and level
He even painted the dream picture every Liverpool fan is now craving:
“It wouldn’t be just any moment if Liverpool were to run out onto the Anfield Road turf with three Hungarians in the starting lineup.”
Three Hungarians. At Anfield. Starting. Let that sink in.
Sallai isn’t your typical big-money flop waiting to happen. He’s the ultimate squad player every top club secretly dreams of – a winger by trade who this season has been tearing it up at right-back for Galatasaray, while in previous campaigns he’s starred as right winger, left winger, right wing-back and left wing-back. Versatility on steroids.
His current market value sits at just €10m (£9m / $12m) according to Transfermarkt – pocket change for a player who can immediately strengthen Arne Slot’s right flank.
With Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley both battling persistent injury issues, Sallai would give Liverpool genuine depth and competition at right-back. Even better? He frees up Szoboszlai to do what he does best – dominate central midfield, where he’s already been Liverpool’s standout performer during this underwhelming title defence.
The move would also open the perfect exit door for Federico Chiesa, who has been heavily linked with a return to Italy and clubs like Juventus, AC Milan and Napoli.
Yes, Sallai isn’t going to replace Mohamed Salah’s goal output overnight – nobody at £9m is – but that’s not the point. This is about smart, low-risk recruitment that adds quality, squad harmony and that special Hungarian connection already thriving at Anfield.
While some outlets are pushing 19-year-old Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande as the “next big thing”, the reality is Liverpool have already made their move on a proven, battle-hardened player whose father has now publicly confirmed the talks.
Contact made. Price right. Hungarian link already working wonders.
Get ready, Premier League – Roland Sallai is coming to destroy.
Anfield with three Hungarians in the XI? It’s not just possible anymore. It’s happening
