Emre Can has insisted that he has not signed an agreement to join Juventus in the summer and that he is still talking to Liverpool about extending his stay at the club. The Germany midfielder becomes a free agent at the end of the season when his contract expires and has been courted by the Italian champions for more than a year.

Can could agree a deal now to move on July 1, but has denied such an accord is in place, offering Liverpool a glimmer of hope. Talks reached an impasse months ago because Can wanted a release clause inserted into any extension and, while he said his agent was negotiating with “everyone”, no decision has been taken. “I know you have to ask