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Liverpool plan end of season talks: Jurgen Klopp hopes agreement is reached
LIVERPOOL are reportedly set to reopen negotiations with Emre Can over a new contract at the end of the season.
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The 23-year-old midfielder’s Anfield future has been uncertain of late with his deal currently expiring in the summer of 2018.
Talks between Can’s representatives and Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards broke down down before Christmas.
And the Liverpool Echo claim the two parties are yet to resume discussions.
Talks over a new deal at Liverpool for Emre Can have stalled until the summer
A contract worth £100,000 a week is being seeked
While Jurgen Klopp wants the Germany international to stay and is part of his plans on Merseyside, Liverpool have been reluctant to meet Can’s demands.
A contract worth £100,000 a week is being seeked, with the Reds ace currently earning around half that figure.
It has been agreed to put talks on hold for the time being as Liverpool focus on clinching a top-four finish.
But it appears the club do not intend to offload Can this summer as they wish to end his current stand-off.
Emre Can has started 15 Premier League games for Liverpool so far this season
Jurgen Klopp hopes an agreement is reached over Emre Can's new deal at Liverpool
Klopp hopes that a compromise can be reached, with Juventus among those circling.
But with Can struggling to break into the boss’ first XI this term ahead of captain Jordan Henderson and Georginio Wijnaldum, his salary demands are seen as too high at present.
Fellow Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana penned a new deal recently worth £150,000 a week, but his performances have stood out at Anfield.
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