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Juventus have given up on trying to buy Emre Can during the current window - but they are hoping to sign the Liverpool midfielder on a free transfer next summer.

The Germany international is in the final year of his contract at Anfield and talks over a new deal have dragged on.

Jurgen Klopp recently admitted the situation is "not perfect" but still hopes that Can will commit his long-term future to the club.

Despite the growing threat of losing Can for nothing in 2018, Liverpool have refused to listen to offers from the Serie A champions for the former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder.

However, Can could open talks with Juventus in January when he will be able to negotiate with foreign clubs over a potential move next summer.

Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta told Premium Sport: " Liverpool are holding on tight to Emre Can .

“His contract expires in June, we’ll be able to negotiate with him from January. We won’t hide the fact we like him.

“But currently he is a Liverpool player, so we can only admire him from afar.”