Liverpool have triggered the release clause to sign RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai, it has been reported.
The Reds have been pursuing a deal to sign the 22-year-old over recent days.
Despite The Athletic's David Ornstein reporting on Wednesday that a deal would appear to be 'very difficult' to do, the situation has progressed since.
The player has a €70 million release clause, with Sky Germany's Philipp Hinze claiming the clause would automatically expire after June 30.
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Liverpool have been 'pushing ahead' to get the deal done, and according to Fabrizio Romano, they have taken another step closer.
Liverpool 'trigger Szoboszlai release clause'
Romano has reported that the Reds have indeed triggered the full €70 million release clause to sign the Hungary international, with personal terms also agreed between the player and Liverpool.
He tweeted: "Dominik Szoboszlai to Liverpool, here we go! Understand RB Leipzig are now informed that Liverpool have triggered the release clause.
"€70m deal done, to be signed soon. Personal terms agreed, Szobo's ready for medical tests soon. Huge signing for LFC."
If the deal is finalised, the 22-year-old will become Liverpool's second summer signing, after they completed a deal to sign Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton earlier in June.
He would become the club's fourth-most expensive signing of all time, behind Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker and Darwin Nunez.
Szoboszlai would also become the third Hungarian player to make a competitive appearance for Liverpool, after goalkeepers Adam Bogdan and Istvan Kozma.
The attacking midfielder, who can also play in wide areas and as part of a front three, has registered 14 goal contributions in each of his last two Bundesliga seasons.
He is set to become the latest puzzle piece for Jurgen Klopp as the German boss looks to reshape his midfield following the departures of James Milner, Arthur Melo, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Topics: Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai, Premier League, Transfers, Fabrizio Romano
Ryan Smart