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Liverpool intend to hold further talks with Emre Can’s representatives at the end of the season in a bid to end his contract stand-off.

The Germany international’s future is uncertain as he prepares to enter the final year of his existing deal.

However, Jurgen Klopp wants Can to stay put and the manager is hoping that a compromise can be reached to extend his stay at Anfield.

Negotiations conducted by Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards over an extension broke down before Christmas and the ECHO understands they have yet to resume. Can’s representatives had been seeking around £100,000 per week for a player who currently earns around half that amount.

The 23-year-old midfielder has yet to convince Liverpool that he’s worth that kind of figure and all parties have agreed to put discussions on the backburner for the time being.

Can has struggled for consistency so far this term but he produced one of his best performances of the campaign in last weekend’s victory over Arsenal.

With captain Jordan Henderson still hampered by a foot problem, Can is likely to retain his place for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.

A strong end to the season as Liverpool chase a Champions League spot would certainly strengthen Can’s hand ahead of the resumption of discussions.

Asked recently if the £10million signing from Bayer Leverkusen in 2014 remained part of his long-term plans, Klopp said: “I speak to the players, not the press.

“If I say yes it puts pressure on the club to do it immediately. If I say no the player thinks I do not want him any more.

“Emre knows exactly what we want. That’s the only thing that matters.”

If Can doesn’t sign a new deal this summer Liverpool would have to listen to offers for him but the former Bayern Munich trainee could opt to remain at Anfield and run down his contract.

Speaking to the ECHO back in November, Can said: “It is my agent’s work (to sort it out). I am very happy here at Liverpool.”

Can shares the same agent as Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud, who was a target for Liverpool last summer but is no longer on their wish-list.