Juventus 'set deadline' for Liverpool midfielder Emre Can to make decision over future

Juventus are demanding an answer from Emre Can over a move to Italy.

The Germany international is out of contract at Liverpool this summer and talks over an extension have stalled.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juve are running out of patience with Can and are prepared to set a deadline for him to make up his mind.

It is suggested Real Madrid are set to enter the race to land Can and Juve are aware of their interest.

Meyer rejects new Schalke deal. Max Meyer has plunged his Schalke future into further doubt by rejecting a new deal with the German club.

The 22-year-old has been an integral part of Domenico Tedesco’s side this season, having adapted to a new role at the base of midfield. But the German international is out of contract in the summer and the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and even Barcelona are circling. All have had him watched this season.

Meyer was told last summer that Leon Goretzka was the club’s primary concern and that - amid cost-cutting measures - they couldn’t afford to keep both.

Hendo: We need trophies as well as goals

Four years ago it was Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling – now Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane is the Kop’s holy trinity. Liverpool reached a century of goals in all competitions last weekend, and their former manager Rafa Benitez is next in the Fun Boy Three’s firing line when Newcastle visit Anfield on Saturday.

Captain Jordan Henderson has played with both the cavaliers who came so close to winning the title under Brendan Rodgers and the band put together by Jurgen Klopp. For thrill-seekers, it has been like swapping a Ferrari for a Lamborghini – but Henderson has warned the fun will only become enshrined in Liverpool’s history if they convert the blizzard of goals into trophies.