Liverpool line up £28m star Germany international midfielder as replacement for Emre Can – Everton also interested 

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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - AUGUST 26: Kerem Demirbay of Hoffenheim runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at BayArena on August 26, 2017 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Liverpool are preparing for life without their star midfielder Emre Can.

The 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Merseyside based club after failing to put pen-to-paper on a new contract.

According to WhoScored, Liverpool are eyeing a move for  Hoffenheim midfielder Kerem Demirbay.

Per the source, the Reds are considering triggering the playmaker’s £28m release clause.

Demirbay caught Liverpool scout’s attention during the UEFA Champions League qualification clash at the beginning of the season.

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The 24-year-old was put in impressive performances in both legs despite his side being eliminated by the Reds.

Emre Can has retained his place in Jurgen Klopp’s starting eleven despite failing to pen a new deal.

Liverpool recorded a 3-0 victory over Huddersfield in the Premier League on Tuesday evening. The Merseyside based club take on Tottenham this weekend.

Demirbay has registered five assists and two goals in 22 appearances for Hoffenheim this season.

Liverpool’s Merseyside rivals Everton have also been linked with a move for Demirbay.