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Liverpool transfer update: Agent dismisses Italian move as Everton consider summer swoop
LIVERPOOL and Everton target Caner Erkin is not on the verge of joining Inter Milan, his agent insists.
Turkey's Caner Erkin could leave Fenerbahce this summer
Reports in Italy claimed this week that the Turkey international was close to leaving Fenerbahce.
Both Merseyside clubs are said to be keen on his signature, while Inter president Erick Thohir and coach Roberto Mancini have reportedly discussed making a bid.
But the left-back's agent has dismissed claims a deal with the Serie A club is in place, although he did suggest a move to Besiktas could happen.
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Liverpool's interest in the player reportedly stems from manager Jurgen Klopp's determination to strengthen the Reds back line this summer.
Klopp could offload Alberto Moreno before the start of next season and a new left-back would boost competition among the ranks.
Everton, meanwhile, recently handed left-back Bryan Oviedo a new contract but concerns over the player's injury record - and that of 31-year-old Leighton Baines - means manager Roberto Martinez could sign cover at the back.
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