Liverpool have been forced to get creative and look elsewhere for a midfield addition after accepting that Borussia Dortmund sensation Jude Bellingham was out of their price range.
The Reds had been linked with a move for the England international for months and speculation really hotted up during the World Cup as Bellingham was spending plenty of time with Liverpool duo Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold while away on Three Lions duty out in Qatar.
However, it has since emerged that Jurgen Klopp and co. are resigned to the fact that Bellingham is more likely to join one of Manchester City or Real Madrid given their significantly higher spending power.
