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Jurgen Klopp admits Emre Can’s ongoing contract saga is “not perfect” - but the Liverpool boss is confident the midfielder will commit his long-term future to the club.

The Germany international’s current deal runs out next summer and protracted talks over an extension have so far failed to reach a compromise.

Can has been the subject of interest from Juventus with the Serie A champions keen to capitalise on the uncertainty, but Klopp insists the 23-year-old is going nowhere.

Liverpool run the risk of losing Can for nothing next summer, but Klopp doesn’t doubt the former Bayer Leverkusen man’s commitment to the cause ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League play-off clash with Hoffenheim.

“So far there is no signing and that is the situation,” Klopp said.

“We are still in talks. Do I think it is too cool that we didn’t fix it so far? No, to be honest. But it is all okay at the moment and we have to take it like this.

“His mind is not elsewhere. It is an important contract for him at his age.

“I am 100% sure that we don’t sell the player now in this situation. Not a player from the first team line-up for sure.

“He will play here for the next year that is for sure. All the rest we have to see.”

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Klopp’s stance on Can contrasts sharply with Everton boss Ronald Koeman’s attitude towards Ross Barkley, who has also entered the final year of his contract.

With Barkley stalling on a new deal, Koeman has effectively shown the England international the door.

“In Germany these kind of pressures come up one year before the contract ends. In England it is two years before,” Klopp added.

“Last year there was no real readiness for negotiations but this year we have talked.

“It’s clear we want him and he also wants to stay. It is about a few little details.

“It’s not about having to make a decision about bringing in another player in the same position, the same size, the same skills.

“Emre is on a good way. He has really improved in a lot of parts and is a really important player for us. He can play different positions.

“The situation is not perfect, I would prefer that he has already signed, but I am still positive we can find the right solution for both sides.”