Juventus try to exploit contract situation to sign Liverpool star as a way around high asking price
Juventus remain keen on signing Liverpool midfielder Emre Can according to reports in Italy.
La Gazzetta delo Sport report that the Reds are demanding a high price for the midfielder of Turkish origin.
Per the source, Juventus plan to find a way around Liverpool’s asking price by exploiting his contract situation.
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Can has just 12 months remaining on his contract and has yet to sign an extension.
The Reds could end up losing Can as a free transfer if they do not resolve the current contract situation.
Juventus will try to put pressure on Liverpool and Can as a result of uncertainty over his future.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants Can to stay and the longer the contract saga drags on the stronger Juventus’ hand becomes.
Can is currently on holiday in California after being given an extended break due to international duties.
The midfielder of Turkish origin was part of the Germany side that won the Confederations Cup.
Can is expected to join the rest of his teammates for pre-season once his holiday is over.