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Sean Bradbury

Dominik Szoboszlai already has a Liverpool song - but it might test the Kop

Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai - and he may already have a Kop anthem.

As the ECHO reported last night, the Reds are aiming to get their man after informing RB Leipzig they will meet the player's £60m release clause.

It is hoped he will become the second summer signing to follow Alexis Mac Allister as Jurgen Klopp rebuilds his engine room.

Liverpool held a productive meeting with Szoboszlai's representatives earlier in the week before making an official approach to the Bundesliga side on Friday.

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Newcastle United had also been keen on the 22-year-old and boasted Champions League football as part of their offer - but the ECHO understands it is his dream to play for Klopp.

Szoboszlai is now expected to be given permission to undergo a Liverpool medical ahead of signing what will likely be a five-year contract. He will become the club's fourth most expensive signing of all time behind Virgil van Dijk (£75m), Alisson Becker (£65m) and Darwin Nunez (£64m initial).

With excitement building among the Reds' fanbase, one popular local band has already come up with a potential chant should Szoboszlai arrive.

The Ragamuffins posted a video on Twitter last night (watch below) with the caption: "Bit of a muck about during our soundcheck this evening.... #DominikSzoboszlai #LFC"

With some high notes that might test vocal chords inside Anfield, their song is to the tune of Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles.

The lyrics are seemingly still a work in progress, but go like: "Jurgen said, sign for me, you'll be the perfect *something* for Liverpool FC. Dominik Szobosz-lai, Dominik Szobosz-lai."

And if Kopites are feeling really brave this season, they could try and tackle the Mac Allister effort that went viral last month.

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