da pinup bet: As reported by Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, Juventus will return to Liverpool in January in an attempt to woo Emre Can away from Anfield.
What’s the story?
da spicy bet: As the club try to put the Philippe Coutinho summer transfer drama behind them and move on, it seems they could be heading for another transfer showdown in January.
Corriere dello Sport report that Italian giants Juventus will look to exploit the fact Emre Can’s contract is expiring to attempt to sign him in January, where they could land his signature on a pre-contract.
Can’s deal is up next summer and Liverpool have not yet managed to agree terms on extending his stay at the club.
How important is he?
Can played in the vast majority of Liverpool’s English Premier League matches last term, 32 in total, and often provided the kind of all-round midfield display at the Reds will need if they’re to compete for silverware again this season.
Performances like the one in the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford last year and against Arsenal recently point to a player that on his day can be one of Liverpool’s best, linking defence and attack expertly.
This season he’s started in sparkling form and the last thing fans want is to see him leave the club. They’ll be seeking improvement to the squad, rather than see their best talent cherry picked to clubs around Europe.
Keeping him on Merseyside by persuading him to sign a new deal must be a massive priority for the Reds this Autumn.