Liverpool could end up keeping hold of star midfielder Emre Can despite the midfielder of Turkish origin being closely linked with an Anfield exit.
Juventus general manager Giuseppe Moratta revealed that they willl do everything to try and sign Can but he cannot rule out the possibility of the Germany international staying or joining another club.
Marotta told RMC: “Emre Can’s contract is expiring in June 2018.
“We are following the player very closely and we are interested in him. We’ve opened talks with his camp, but it doesn’t mean that the deal is already done.
“It won’t be easy because Liverpool will try to renew his contract, without forgetting that there might be other clubs interested in signing him, but we’ll make every possible effort to bring him in.”
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Can will be a free agent at the end of the season unless he signs a new contract deal with the Reds.
The 24-year-old has just a few months remaining on his contract but has yet to sign an extension.
The Germany international has made 19 appearances in the Premier League this season, scoring one goal.
Can was part of the Reds side that became the first side to beat Manchester City in the Premier League but was also captain during the 3-2 FA Cup defeat to West Brom last Saturday.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Can will stay over the January transfer window but cannot make assurances that he will be at the club next season.
“He’ll stay beyond the winter,” Klopp told DAZN.
“Emre is still a young lad but he has developed into a great player and is very important for us.
“Sometimes a player just wants to sit out his contract. That’s not cool for the club, but there are moments in which you have to accept it.
“And as long as the player behaves like Emre does, then I have absolutely nothing to complain about. He gives everything he has and identifies with the club.”
