Liverpool ace Emre Can’s agent blocks all contract talks despite Juventus and Bayern Munich interest
German midfield star becomes a free agent at the end of the season but player won't decide on his next move until the summer even though Reds are keen to talk and Juve are pressing to wrap up agreement
EMRE CAN has revealed his agent has blocked any more talks over his future until the end of the season.
Can's Liverpool contract runs out at the end of the season and he has so far failed to take up the club's offers of a lucrative new deal.
The Germany midfield star is also being chased by Juventus and Bayern Munich who would be able to sign him on a free transfer this summer.
But despite Juve last week warning him to make a decision over his future or they would end their interest, Can is refusing to be pressured.
The 24-year-old said: “My agent has blocked all the negotiations, I’m thinking only of football.
“Of course, I have to think about my footballing future.
“I haven’t signed for any other club, I’m just focused on this season. We want to finish in second place in the Premier League, we’re in the Champions League quarter-finals and we want to progress.
"That’s all I’m focused on now."
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is desperate to persuade Can to commit his long-term future to Anfield.
He has evolved into a key part of Klopp's first team and the Reds boss believes he can play a major role in helping the club move to the next level in the coming seasons.
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But it is understood Can wants to insert a release clause into a new deal, a position Liverpool bosses are refusing to concede, and that has stalled any contract being agreed.
Juventus have made a major play to take him to Turin, having failed with a bid to sign him last summer.
And at one stage it appeared he was destined to make the move to Serie A, with reports in Italy claiming he had agreed a pre-contract with Juve to make the move in the close season.
But Can has held back from committing himself to the defending Italian champions, especially with Bayern Munich showing an interest in signing him.
With three of the big clubs in Europe all keen on him, Can believes he can delay making his final choice until the end of the season.
But Juve in particular may lose patience and decide to switch their attention elsewhere if he doesn't give them an answer soon.