Liverpool Fans Stunned by Price Tag as Hugo Ekitike Deal Nears Completion
Liverpool supporters have been left in disbelief after learning the staggering fee the club will pay for new striker Hugo Ekitike, as reports suggest a deal is all but done.
After a whirlwind week of speculation linking the Reds with both Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Ekitike, it now appears that Arne Slot has secured his man—and it’s not the one many expected.
Slot was reportedly pushing hard to make Isak his marquee summer signing, even going as far as authorizing a world-record offer worth £120 million. However, Newcastle stood their ground, insisting their Swedish star was not for sale at any price.
With that door firmly shut, Liverpool quickly turned their focus back to Ekitike—and things have moved fast. According to multiple sources, a deal has already been agreed for the 22-year-old Frenchman to join the club.
But what’s shocking fans across social media isn’t the signing itself—it’s the price tag. Though exact figures are still being finalized, early reports suggest Liverpool will pay around £85 million, including performance-based add-ons, for a player who has shown immense promise but is still relatively unproven at the highest level.
The reaction among fans has been mixed. Some are thrilled by the bold move, calling Ekitike a “high-upside gamble” and praising his athleticism and technical ability. Others, however, have questioned the valuation, with posts on X (formerly Twitter) asking whether the club is overpaying for potential rather than proven output.
Still, many recognize that Liverpool’s transfer strategy under Slot is clearly about long-term evolution. With Ekitike’s blend of pace, creativity, and positional versatility, he fits the mold of a modern forward—capable of playing centrally or drifting wide, and likely to thrive in Slot’s high-pressing system.
If confirmed, Ekitike will join a growing list of high-profile arrivals at Anfield this summer, including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez—as Liverpool continue their most expensive and transformative transfer window in history.
Love it or question it, the Ekitike era at Anfield looks set to begin—and Liverpool aren’t afraid to pay big for the future. 🔴💰
Liverpool Seal Ekitike Deal—but Fans Question £82.5m Price Tag
Liverpool have completed the signing of Hugo Ekitike in a blockbuster move that’s stirred both excitement and skepticism among fans. The 23-year-old French striker will join the Reds on a six-year contract until June 2031, becoming the latest addition in what is fast becoming the club’s most audacious transfer window ever.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool will pay up to €95 million (£82.5m) for Ekitike, with £69m as the initial fee and the rest tied to bonuses and performance-based add-ons. Earlier in the window, Newcastle had a £70m offer rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt, who were holding out for a higher bid—confident that another club would meet their €90–95m valuation.
That club turned out to be Liverpool.
Despite strong interest from multiple teams, Ekitike made it clear he only had eyes for Anfield. His desire to play under Arne Slot and be part of Liverpool’s next chapter was decisive, with the player pushing for the deal to happen swiftly.
Fan Reaction: “That Price Tag, Though…”
While many Liverpool fans are excited to finally see a new striker through the door, not everyone is thrilled about the price. Social media erupted in reaction to the reported figures, especially under Fabrizio Romano’s Instagram post confirming the deal.
“This transfer window has so many questionable prices wtf,” wrote one fan.
Another added, “95 mil is too much for this.”
And a third commented, “I’m not confident about this deal because I don’t think the player is worth the amount being paid. I wanted Isak. But I trust the team and coach—let’s see.”
The comparisons to Alexander Isak, reportedly Arne Slot’s top target, have only fueled debate. Liverpool were said to have tabled a £120m bid for the Newcastle forward earlier this month, but the Magpies stood firm and refused to sell. That failure, in the eyes of some supporters, put extra pressure on the Ekitike deal to deliver.
A Long-Term Bet
While the price tag is hefty, Liverpool view Ekitike as a long-term investment—a forward with the skill set and ceiling to thrive in Slot’s fluid, high-tempo system. With his ability to play as a traditional No. 9 or drift wide, Ekitike adds versatility and depth to an already potent attacking line.
His signing also reflects a broader strategy: Liverpool are betting big on potential, not just proven star power. That approach has served them well in the past—but only time will tell if Ekitike becomes the next great striker to light up Anfield.
For now, he’s in. The fee is massive. And the pressure? Even bigger. 🔴🔥
