Liverpool suffer major blow as contract talks with in-demand star break down

Germany internationals midfielder Emre Can has taken another step towards a Liverpool exit.

The 23-year-old has under eight months remaining on his contract with the Reds and could end up leaving the club for free next summer.

According to a report in the Mail, Liverpool have been locked in negotiations with Can’s representatives as they look to tie the midfielder down to a long-term contract.

Per the source, talks have however reached a stalemate and Can is expected to run down his contract.

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To make matters worse, Can turns 24 in January which means he passes the age at which the Reds could demand a fee for him if he were to leave for free.

The Mail goes onto state that Liverpool decision to deny Can a release clauses has proved to be the major stumbling block.

Emre Can played the full 90 minutes during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over West Ham United in the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp’s side take on Southampton in their next league fixture.