'Trying to buy the league again!' - Liverpool's £79m Hugo Ekitike deal leaves rival fans FUMING as Reds' summer spending spree closes in on £300m mark

Asnews of the Frenchman's imminent move broke, rival fans were quick to accuse Liverpool of overspending in the summer transfer window. After winning the title for a record-equalling 20th time in the 2024-25 campaign, Arne Slot is now busy rebuilding the squad and has signed stars like Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong.

A popular Arsenal fan account, WelBeast, wrote: "We cannot compete. Liverpool are trying to buy the league again."

Another Arsenal fan, Big Willy, posted: "95m for a 15 goal striker who needs to work on his touch, finessing his finishing & his physicality."

A Chelsea fan handle, @MeasuredByMagic, took a dig at the Liverpool fanbase as the post read: "2 £80m forwards and their fans claim they don’t spend - just admit you do like us all and play some footie."

Kobby, a Manchester City fan, drew comparisons between Ekitike and Haaland as he wrote: "Hugo Ekitike has scored 44 career goals in his professional career. Haaland has 44 goals scored last season Alone. One cost 95M btw."

A six-year contract has been lined up for Ekitike, who is expected to agree on personal terms with Liverpool. The 23-year-old forward was also linked with Newcastle when the Reds were said to be exploring the possibility of prising Alexander Isak away from St. James’ Park.

Slot's men will play their first pre-season friendly of their Asia tour on Saturday as they take on AC Milan at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.