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Liverpool midfielder Emre Can flattered by Juventus interest

Emre Can in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield
Image: Emre Can says he is focusing on this season at Liverpool

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can admits he is flattered by interest from Italian champions Juventus and says he does now know what Jurgen Klopp is planning.

The Germany international is in the final nine months of his Anfield contract, making him eligible to sign a pre-contract with other clubs in January.

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Juventus were reported to have had an offer for the 23-year-old rejected by Liverpool in the recent transfer window.

Can insists he is concentrating on playing for Liverpool, for whom he has started five of seven Premier League matches this season as well as both Champions League group games.

"It's always an honour to receive an offer from such a renowned club, but currently I am only focused on the season with Liverpool,' Can told German newspaper Kicker.

"My agent takes care of the rest. The Premier League is the most interesting in the world, but you must always respect other big clubs and leagues.

Jurgen Klopp called Emre Can's winner for Liverpool a 'special' goal
Image: Can claims he does not know what his manager Jurgen Klopp is planning

"You never know what will happen. And I don't know what Jurgen Klopp plans.

Can scored his first international goal in Germany's 5-1 win over Azerbaijan on Sunday and admits it is an area he wants to improve on for club and country.

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The former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has scored 10 goals in 138 appearances for the Reds, and is keen to improve on that record.

Germany's midfielder Emre Can celebrates after his goal during the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification football match between Germany and Azerbaijan in Kaise
Image: Can celebrates his first international goal for Germany against Azerbaijan

"I turn 24 in January and I'm very proud to have already made so many appearances for Liverpool," he told LFC Magazine.

"At times this season I've been dropping deeper but there have still been chances for me to get forward to support the attack and even score.

"With Liverpool I think I've got about 10 goals in total so far. Sometimes I think I could score more.

"Whether it's running with the ball and finishing or shooting from long distance, I always try to find the opportunity but it isn't always easy."

Don't forget to watch Liverpool v Manchester United on Saturday, October 14 from 11.30am on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event.

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