Juventus step up efforts to sign Liverpool star as potential replacement for Pjanic

Juventus have stepped up efforts to sign Liverpool midfielder Emre Can according to reports in Italy.

Il Messaggero report that the Italian giants have narrowed down their search for a midfielder to Can, Stephen N’Zonzi and Matuidi.

Per the source, Juventus scouts have been keeping tabs on Can all season.

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The Serie A champions were reported to be impressed with Can and he is being eyed as a replacement for Pjanic – who they claim is keen on a Barcelona move.

Can’s versatility – he can play most roles in midfield as well as the full-back position – makes him an attractive option for Allegri.

The report does however, underline that Reds boss Jurgen Klopp wants Can to stay at the club and sign a contract extension.

The midfielder of Turkish origin has just over 12 months remaining on his contract but has yet to extend his deal.

The 23-year-old is currently on international duty at the Confederations Cup but his representatives are reported to be in talks with the Reds over a new deal.

Tutto Mercato Web claim that Can is set to put pen-to-paper on a £100,000 a-week deal which will keep him at the club until 2021.