Bayern Munich could thwart Liverpool’s attempts to sign highly-rated German midfielder Emre Can via a buy-back clause in his Bayer Leverkusen contract.
The 20-year-old is linked with a summer move to Anfield in Sunday morning’s press, with Bild suggesting a £10 million fee has been agreed between Liverpool and Leverkusen.
However, Can has a clause in his contract allowing Bundesliga champions Bayern to buy the German Under-21 international back.
Eurosport Germany report that “Liverpool would struggle to complete the transfer as they would need the consent of Bayern Munich.”
They claim a Bayern representative told them on Sunday in reaction to the rumours of Liverpool’s interest in Can”: “He is a big talent and still only 20 years old. He has enjoyed a breakthrough season with Leverkusen. He is quick and technically very good.
“He came from Bayern Munich to Leverkusen last summer for €5 million but Bayern may re-sign him for a fixed price.”
Can left Bayern’s youth set-up last summer for around €5 million after former Liverpool defender and Leverkusen boss Sami Hyypia eyed his talents.
He made 29 appearances for Leverkusen during 2013/14, scoring three goals and creating 16 chances, according to Squawka.
A Bayern representative added, “Karl-Heinz Rummenigge [Bayern CEO] has already said he wants him back in a few years and said the only reason they sanctioned the move to Leverkusen was so he could get some match practice.
“For that reason we don’t believe he’ll go to Liverpool. Leverkusen need the consent of Bayern and Bayern doesn’t want to give it.”
There’s plenty more Liverpool transfer rumours in our Rumour Mill round-up, including Javi Martinez, Xherdan Shaqiri and Wilfried Bony.
Bayern Munich could thwart Liverpool’s attempts to sign highly-rated German midfielder Emre Can via a buy-back clause in his Bayer Leverkusen contract.
The 20-year-old is linked with a summer move to Anfield in Sunday morning’s press, with Bild suggesting a £10 million fee has been agreed between Liverpool and Leverkusen.
However, Can has a clause in his contract allowing Bundesliga champions Bayern to buy the German Under-21 international back.
Eurosport Germany report that “Liverpool would struggle to complete the transfer as they would need the consent of Bayern Munich.”
They claim a Bayern representative told them on Sunday in reaction to the rumours of Liverpool’s interest in Can”: “He is a big talent and still only 20 years old. He has enjoyed a breakthrough season with Leverkusen. He is quick and technically very good.
“He came from Bayern Munich to Leverkusen last summer for €5 million but Bayern may re-sign him for a fixed price.”
Can left Bayern’s youth set-up last summer for around €5 million after former Liverpool defender and Leverkusen boss Sami Hyypia eyed his talents.
He made 29 appearances for Leverkusen during 2013/14, scoring three goals and creating 16 chances, according to Squawka.
A Bayern representative added, “Karl-Heinz Rummenigge [Bayern CEO] has already said he wants him back in a few years and said the only reason they sanctioned the move to Leverkusen was so he could get some match practice.
“For that reason we don’t believe he’ll go to Liverpool. Leverkusen need the consent of Bayern and Bayern doesn’t want to give it.”
There’s plenty more Liverpool transfer rumours in our Rumour Mill round-up, including Javi Martinez, Xherdan Shaqiri and Wilfried Bony.
With Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno linked with a move to Liverpool this week, Jack Lusby looks at whether the Spaniard would suit a move to Anfield this summer.
Earlier this week, reports emerged via the Liverpool Echo claiming that Liverpool’s most coveted left-back for this summer’s transfer window was Sevilla defender Alberto Moreno.
The Spaniard is “is one of the rising stars of Spanish football and is likely to command a fee in excess of £15million.”
Jon Flanagan deputised to great effect on the left side of defence in the 2013/14 season, but questions marks are still raised over his long-term position in the Reds’ first team; it is likely that the local lad will remain a dominant part of Brendan Rodgers’ squad but perhaps as a squad option or on as a right-back.
Elsewhere, Jose Enrique missed the majority of the past season with a knee injury which has pushed him to the periphery somewhat—in 2013/14, the 28-year-old made only eight Premier League appearances.
Therefore, with left-back a major issue to be confronted this summer, is Moreno the man to solve Rodgers’ woes?
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This La Liga season was Moreno’s breakthrough season, and—having made 15 appearances for the Sevilla first-team the previous season—went on to establish himself as a regular on Unai Emery’s team sheet.
As per WhoScored.com, the 21-year-old has made 28 appearances for Sevilla this season, regularly deployed on the left hand side of defence.
Sevilla are set to face mid-table battlers Elche tomorrow night and victory would seal a fifth-place finish for the Andalusian club in what has been a hugely impressive season.
Moreno has so far helped his side to six clean sheets in the league and scored three goals, as he added youthful tenacity and attacking class to his side’s defence.
Making his first start for Sevilla in February 2013, the 21-year-old secured his first cap for the Spanish national team in October of the same year; Moreno has now been included in Vincent del Bosque’s preliminary squad for the 2014 World Cup, such has been his rise.
Solid performances—albeit not in the best results for his side—against Valladolid in a 2-2 draw in October, and in a 4-1 defeat at home to Barcelona in February will have caught the attentions of the Spain manager.
With Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno linked with a move to Liverpool this week, Jack Lusby looks at whether the Spaniard would suit a move to Anfield this summer.
Earlier this week, reports emerged via the Liverpool Echo claiming that Liverpool’s most coveted left-back for this summer’s transfer window was Sevilla defender Alberto Moreno.
The Spaniard is “is one of the rising stars of Spanish football and is likely to command a fee in excess of £15million.”
Jon Flanagan deputised to great effect on the left side of defence in the 2013/14 season, but questions marks are still raised over his long-term position in the Reds’ first team; it is likely that the local lad will remain a dominant part of Brendan Rodgers’ squad but perhaps as a squad option or on as a right-back.
Elsewhere, Jose Enrique missed the majority of the past season with a knee injury which has pushed him to the periphery somewhat—in 2013/14, the 28-year-old made only eight Premier League appearances.
Therefore, with left-back a major issue to be confronted this summer, is Moreno the man to solve Rodgers’ woes?
2013/14 Form Guide
This La Liga season was Moreno’s breakthrough season, and—having made 15 appearances for the Sevilla first-team the previous season—went on to establish himself as a regular on Unai Emery’s team sheet.
As per WhoScored.com, the 21-year-old has made 28 appearances for Sevilla this season, regularly deployed on the left hand side of defence.
Sevilla are set to face mid-table battlers Elche tomorrow night and victory would seal a fifth-place finish for the Andalusian club in what has been a hugely impressive season.
Moreno has so far helped his side to six clean sheets in the league and scored three goals, as he added youthful tenacity and attacking class to his side’s defence.
Making his first start for Sevilla in February 2013, the 21-year-old secured his first cap for the Spanish national team in October of the same year; Moreno has now been included in Vincent del Bosque’s preliminary squad for the 2014 World Cup, such has been his rise.
Solid performances—albeit not in the best results for his side—against Valladolid in a 2-2 draw in October, and in a 4-1 defeat at home to Barcelona in February will have caught the attentions of the Spain manager.
Liverpool have agreed a deal for Germany under 21 midfielder Emre Can, according to German newspaper Bild.
Can, 20, is a player who has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks and suits the profile of player The Reds are seeking to sign under manager Brendan Rodgers and owners FSG.
The German midfielder has impressed for Bayer Leverkusen this season, having signed from Bayern Munich last summer. He’s scored three goals in 36 appearances in all competitions, but also has a fiery record with 13 yellow cards and one red – against PSG in the Champions League.
Can is a versatile player, predominantly a defensive midfielder but also capable of playing left-back and more attacking midfield.
ESPN report Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voeller refusing to comment on the rumours.
Reports suggest Can will be a replacement in the squad for Lucas Leiva, who is linked with a move to Inter Milan for a similar fee.
The Brazilian, 27, says he isn’t aware of Inter’s reported interest. “I can say that at the moment I have received no offers,” he told The Liverpool Echo.
“Liverpool have never contacted me regarding this possibility. I can’t say there is a chance of me going to Inter because I am under contract at Liverpool.”
Bild claim that The fee amounts to approximately 12 million euros, just under £10 million.
Would Can be an upgrade on Lucas? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Liverpool have agreed a deal for Germany under 21 midfielder Emre Can, according to German newspaper Bild.
Can, 20, is a player who has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks and suits the profile of player The Reds are seeking to sign under manager Brendan Rodgers and owners FSG.
The German midfielder has impressed for Bayer Leverkusen this season, having signed from Bayern Munich last summer. He’s scored three goals in 36 appearances in all competitions, but also has a fiery record with 13 yellow cards and one red – against PSG in the Champions League.
Can is a versatile player, predominantly a defensive midfielder but also capable of playing left-back and more attacking midfield.
ESPN report Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voeller refusing to comment on the rumours.
Reports suggest Can will be a replacement in the squad for Lucas Leiva, who is linked with a move to Inter Milan for a similar fee.
The Brazilian, 27, says he isn’t aware of Inter’s reported interest. “I can say that at the moment I have received no offers,” he told The Liverpool Echo.
“Liverpool have never contacted me regarding this possibility. I can’t say there is a chance of me going to Inter because I am under contract at Liverpool.”
Bild claim that The fee amounts to approximately 12 million euros, just under £10 million.
Would Can be an upgrade on Lucas? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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