Liverpool legend makes prediction about £23m in-demand star’s future at Merseyside club

Liverpool legend makes prediction about £23m in-demand star Emre Can’s future at Merseyside club

Liverpool legend Stevie Nicol believes Emre Can is not trying to force an exit from the Merseyside based club.

Can has 12-months remaining on this current deal with the Reds. The 23-year-old has been closely linked with a move to Serie A giants Juventus in recent weeks.

According to the Mirror, Juve are lining up a £23 million offer for the Germany international.

However, Nicol is remaining confident that Can will stay at Liverpool and believes his manager Jurgen Klopp will have a big influence on his decision.

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“I don’t think he’s trying to force anything to be honest,” Nicol said on ESPN FC.

“I’m pretty sure he’s going to stay at Liverpool. I think the influence of Jurgen Klopp definitely is the reason that I think he will stay.

“I think this will get done and certainly from a fans point of view, I hope Can stays.”

Can has cemented his place in Klopp’s starting line-up. The 23-year-old has started both of Liverpool’s games this season and has made 90 Premier League appearances since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in 2014.

Liverpool host Crystal Palace at Anfield this weekend as they look to record their first league victory of the season. The Reds were held to a 3-3 draw by Watford FC last week.

Can scored five goals and provided three assists in 40 appearances for Liverpool last term.