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Liverpool fans split on Divock Origi exit rumour

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The Liverpool striker is a reported summer target for Real Betis.

Divock Origi of Liverpool at Ewood Park on July 19, 2018 in Blackburn, England.

Liverpool hitman Divock Origi is a wanted man this summer, with Spanish publication Estadio Deportivo claiming that Real Betis are plotting a summer bid for the Belgian, and some Reds fans took to Twitter in reaction to the speculation.

The 24-year-old joined Liverpool from Lille in the summer of 2014, for around £10 million according to BBC Sport, but initially struggled to impress at Anfield.

Origi, who earns £45,000 per week according to Spotrac, became somewhat of a cult hero at Liverpool last season, however, after scoring two goals in the Champions League semi-final second-leg against Barcelona, before scoring his side’s second goal in the Champions League final against Tottenham.

He has just one year remaining on his current contract with the Reds, however, so unless he signs a new deal, now might just be the best time to cash in on the Belgium international.

Divock Origi of Liverpool at Ewood Park on July 19, 2018 in Blackburn, England.

Some Liverpool fans took to Twitter, and seemed to be split on whether or not Jurgen Klopp should sell Origi this summer.

They also debated the reported €20 million (£17.9 million) price-tag…