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Emre Can denies agreement with Juventus
Earlier reports from had suggested that Emre Can is looking to run down his deal with Liverpool and has reached an agreement with Juventus over a move in the summer. But the midfielder has denied those rumours and maintained that he is open to signing a new deal with the Reds.
Can admitted (as reported by Sky Sports), "My agent is looking after everything but I am here until the summer. I haven't signed anything (with Juventus) or anyone. I am talking with everyone, of course, I am talking with Liverpool. Why not? I still have a contract here. It is an amazing club. What can I say? My agent does the rest."
Napoli close to signing Simone Verdi
According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Napoli are set to reach an agreement with Bologna today for the signing of highly-rated forward, Simone Verdi.
The versatile attacker is set to join the Naples side for a sum of €20 million and will reportedly earn €1.5 million per year in wages. Verdi is widely being regarded by the Napoli faithful as an alternative to Jose Callejon.