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'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

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<p>As<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-79m-transfer-agreement-hugo-ekitike-eintracht-frankfurt-compromise-eye-watering-valuation/blt3d0974e987c6b6a9#cs1ae2523529cecec9" target="_blank">news of the Frenchman's imminent move broke</a>, 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, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/completed-liverpool-transfers-2025-26/blt7ff9bb8ea758b66a#csd4956ce5ce3a1923" target="_blank">Arne Slot is now busy rebuilding the squad</a> and has signed stars like Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>A popular Arsenal fan account, <a href="https://x.com/WelBeast/status/1947243872930628000" target="_blank">WelBeast</a>, wrote: "We cannot compete. Liverpool are trying to buy the league again."</p><p>Another Arsenal fan, <a href="https://x.com/Salibasexual02/status/1947247326826770528" target="_blank">Big Willy</a>, posted: "95m for a 15 goal striker who needs to work on his touch, finessing his finishing &amp; his physicality."</p><p>A Chelsea fan handle, <a href="https://x.com/MeasuredByMagic/status/1947242510465822927" target="_blank">@MeasuredByMagic</a>, 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."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/TheGuardiolaSch/status/1946937270574928190" target="_blank">Kobby</a>, 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."</p>

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

<p>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.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>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.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

'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 | Goal.com

Rival fans have accused Liverpool of &apos;trying to buy the league&apos; as the Reds are close to sealing a huge £79 million ($106m) move for Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike. The Premier League champions had already spent more than £200m ($270m) on transfers this summer and are now on the verge of securing the signature of Ekitike ahead of rivals Newcastle.

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

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