Jurgen Klopp is wasting no time in laying the gauntlet down to Manchester United, with the Liverpool boss questioning how the Red Devils can afford the likes of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane.
The managerial mind games have started early this season, with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp questioning how Manchester United can afford their transfer business.
Klopp will hope to see his side back at the top of the Premier League this term after a disappointing campaign last time around, and is wasting no time laying the gauntlet down to opposite number Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
United are fourth-favourites to regain the title they last won under Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 and haven't been shy about splashing the cash this summer.
Jadon Sancho arrived in a £73million deal from Borussia Dortmund just after the European Championships, while an agreement is also in place to sign Raphael Varane for Real Madrid.
Varane is expected to cost £41million, which means United's transfer spend will be north of £100million when the Frenchman finally puts pen to paper at Old Trafford.
By contrast, United have recouped barely any money in transfer revenue, with the little known duo of Johan Guadagno and Charlie McCann both having left the club for undisclosed fees.
Speaking ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener against Norwich City, he said: "We all know the situation of Chelsea and City and PSG.
"What United are doing, I don't know how they did it. We have our own way to do it. We are allowed to spend the money we earn.
"This year we spent before we earned money by buying Konate. It's not about me being surprised [by rival spending], I've been here long enough to know they always find a solution to these things.
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