Liverpool ‘hopeful’ that star midfielder will stay despite Juventus plotting move
Liverpool remain hopeful that Emre Can will sign a contract extension and stay on at the club over the summer according to the Daily Mail.
Can is entering the last 12 months of his contract and has yet to sign an extension.
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Per the source, negotiations are ongoing and the Reds are not prepared to let him leave over the transfer window.
The report does mention that Can’s role in the team could become unclear once captain Jordan Henderson recovers from injury.
The young midfielder locked down a regular starting role filling in for Henderson following his injury.
Can started the last 13 league games for the Reds playing an important role in helping his secure a top four place and qualify for Champions League football.
Can has been closely linked with Italian champions Emre Can.
Italian newspaper II Messaggero report that Juventus sent club officials to make an enquiry for the midfielder of Turkish origin.
The report claims Liverpool want £26 million for the 23-year-old, a fee the Serie A champions are unwilling to pay.
