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As January looms closer, all eyes will be on the moves that Liverpool make in the transfer market, with the glaring need for Jürgen Klopp to bolster the side with a midfielder.

READ MORE: Liverpool should not let Cristiano Ronaldo stop £39m transfer as Real Madrid and others circle READ MORE: Liverpool can complete Jürgen Klopp midfield with 'spectacular' £30m transfer Lionel Messi loves Impressing while playing ahead of Virgil van Dijk, De Jong has been a standout performer for the Netherlands in their opening two group games, despite two performances that have left more to be desired from the attack.



But as the World Cup continues, more talents are emerging that Liverpool could potentially also consider — and the performances of Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong should be providing a potential dilemma before the Reds make a key decision over the next marquee signing.



Of course, the idea of 'Hey Jude' resonating around Anfield after a Liverpool win is one that might be worth his transfer fee alone, but Borussia Dortmund are looking for close to £129m to part ways with him, as recently highlighted by the Independent.



The Barcelona playmaker would almost certainly be required to lower his current salary to make the switch to Merseyside, but as shown in the World Cup so far, he would flourish in the role that Thiago Alcântara plays — providing Klopp with a perfect future successor that would push Liverpool's midfield to a world-class level.

With questions soon to be asked over how much money Liverpool will be provided with in the transfer market, the reality is set to become clear.

While there are no guarantees of a £129m transfer war chest to sign Bellingham, there are at least alternatives of players who could be targeted at a more affordable price.