Liverpool fans have been reacting online to Patson Daka scoring the fastest hat-trick in Austrian Bundesliga history.
It was claimed last month that the Reds were one of four Premier League clubs reportedly in the hunt to sign the Red Bull Salzburg forward this summer.
The report also cited Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal as the three other sides all eyeing a move for the 22-year-old.
Daka bagged two goals against Liverpool in a pre-season friendly last August and was again on the score sheet in impressive fashion this afternoon.
The Zambian fired his side ahead against SK Sturm Graz after just three minutes at the Red Bull Arena.
Daka then added his second two minutes later before he completed his hat-trick in the 3-1 win after just 11 minutes.
And reacting to Daka’s goals on Twitter, Liverpool fans had a clear message for their club’s owners Fenway Sports Group.
Speaking back in January, Daka opened up on his ambition to follow in the footsteps of the great African goalscorers who have made headlines in the Premier League.
He said: “To see our big brothers like (Pierre-Emerick) Aubameyang, (Mo) Salah and (Sadio) Mane, it's something that gives me the dream that I can also make it.
“I can be like them. They are my inspiration, knowing that they also come from Africa.
“I think when people are making those kind of comparisons, it's great, looking at the status of Sadio Mane, the kind of football he plays and the kind of person that he is.”
