• Reds midfielder claims his role in the team is the issue at stake • Can believed to be looking for salary of £100,000 a weekLiverpool intend to keep Emre Can this summer, even as the Germany midfielder enters the final 12 months of his contract at Anfield. Can has yet to commit to a long-term deal with Liverpool, despite several months of negotiations, and could leave on a free transfer when his contract expires in 2018. Can is in a similar position to Everton’s Ross Barkley, who also has 14 months remaining on his contract. He has been in commanding form in recent weeks as Liverpool attempt to secure qualification for next season’s Champions League. Liverpool’s resolve to keep Can may yet be tested by a substantial offer in the close season.

Source: The Guardian April 19, 2017 21:22 UTC