5 Emre Can replacements Liverpool could target this summer
The 24-year-old continues to be linked with a move away from Anfield in the summer, as contract-renewal issues continue between him and Liverpool. It is believed the German international will only sign a contract to remain on Merseyside if a release clause is interested in his current deal.
Can sees his future elsewhere and is yet to agree on a deal, meaning he would be the latest player to follow Philippe Coutinho out of the Anfield exit door. Sky Sports expect he is to leave Liverpool, suggest where he would fit in at the Serie A giants.
The Reds have brought in Naby Keita from RB Leipzig, who is expected to join Jurgen Klopp's squad this summer. If Can departs Liverpool, they will only have Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum and James Milner, the latter could be moved on however.
Here's five potential replacements the Anfield outfit could target as his replacement...
#5 Max Meyer (FC Schalke)
The 22-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season and the player has been linked with a move to the Premier League with Arsenal and Liverpool interested in his services.
Meyer is reportedly keen to wait until the middle of this month to decide, but sporting director Heidel stresses the Bundesliga side can ill-afford the German anymore time. The attacking midfielder has recently rejected a second offer at the club, which would mean he is expected to leave Gelsenkirchen.
He would certainly fit into Liverpool pressing game and on a free, a definite steal. With a pass success rate of 89.4%, he likes to make good use of the ball and would add threat going forward, providing through balls for Salah, Mane and Firmino.
Having been in fine form for both club and country this year, he has also alerted Bayern Munich. But Klopp's influence could prove to be the decisive factor should he decide to make the move to Anfield.