With just 18 months left on his current deal at Anfield, Emre Can's future at Liverpool is now looking a little uncertain, especially now Juventus have reportedly registered an interest in the German midfielder.
The former Bayer Leverkusen man has struggled for form this season and has often been resigned to the bench rather than the starting XI, featuring in just 19 games out of a possible 33.
Liverpool's disastrous start to 2017 has seen Jurgen Klopp's men win just one Premier League game since the start of the year, dropping out of the top four in the process.
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With competition for Champions League places currently so tight, there's no guarantee the Reds will qualify for next season's competition, which is something that can't be said of Juventus, who, barring a miracle, will be present in the group stages come September.
The lure of guaranteed Champions League football could turn Can's head towards Turin, although the Serie A champions are happy to wait another year and open discussions over a free transfer next January, with a deal than being completed in July 2018.
The highlight of Emre Can's season - a wet willy against Plymouth Argyle. Image: BT Sport
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Should a deal for the 23-year-old materialise, it is believed Jurgen Klopp will target Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud.
Dahoud has been quickly become a fan favourite at Monchengladbach. Image: PA
Dahoud is a German U21 international who is also on the radar of Juventus should Can opt to remain at Anfield.
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Dahoud has turned out 64 times for the Bundesliga outfit during his three seasons as part of the first team, scoring six goals in the process. Jurgen Klopp is thought to be a big fan of the 21 year old and has reportedly been knocked back in his approaches for him in the past, although that is not believed to have dissauded the Liverpool boss from making further offers for him.
It is thought that, should Juve be unsuccessful in their pursuit of Can, they will also look at luring Adrien Rabiot from Paris Saint-Germain.
Liverpool fans, would you be happy to see Emre Can leave or are you desperate for him to extend his contract at Anfield?
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(H/T Daily Star)
Topics: Football, Emre Can, Juventus, Liverpool FC