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Liverpool’s hopes of renewing Emre Can’s contract at the club have been handed a boost after Juventus’ chief executive ruled out making a move for the German in the January transfer window.
The Italians registered heavy interest in Can over the summer with the player’s current contract set to expire at the end of the season.
Talks between the 23-year-old and Liverpool remain at an impasse – but any prospects of losing Can to Juventus appear to be over.
Show all 22 1 /22Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Rob Elliot – 7 Could be disappointed to concede at the near post in the first half. Made a string of good saves when one-on-one.
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Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings DeAndre Yedlin – 6 His pace got Newcastle out of some sticky situations.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Jamaal Lascelles – 6 Another commanding performance for Newcastle’s captain who is growing in confidence with every game played.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Ciaran Clark – 4 May have cost his team with a sliced clearance and was relieved to see Sturridge’s shot saved.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Javier Manquillo – 5 Gave away an unnecessary freekick on the edge of the box but nothing came of it.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Jonjo Shelvey – 8 Played a great through ball to Joselu for his goal. Dictated play and was Newcastle’s best player on the pitch.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Mikel Merino – 6 Received a warm applause when he came off in the 75th minute after a decent shift.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Matt Ritchie – 6 Had Moreno twisting and turning but was unable to produce any chances.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Ayoze Perez – 6 Looked a little isolated whenever he got the ball, his hold-up play was less than satisfactory.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Christian Atsu – 5 Made a few nice runs but had no luck going forward.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Joselu – 7 Latched onto Shelvey’s pass and almost fluffed a one-on-one chance but got lucky when Matip deflected the ball off him and in.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Simon Mignolet – 5 Had no noteworthy involvement after picking the ball out of his net in the first half.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Joe Gomez – 5 Booked for a very careless tackle in the second half, quiet otherwise.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Joel Matip – 4 Also guilty of switching and tried to recover but tackled the ball off Joselu and into the net.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Dejan Lovren – 4 Missed a sitter in the first half and switched off when Shelvey set up Joselu.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Alberto Moreno – 5 Was not busy in defence and couldn’t get going in the final third.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Georginio Wijnaldum – 5 Hit the post in the first half, still searching for that first away goal.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Jordan Henderson – 5 Quiet on the pitch and in the stands. Surprisingly no boos for the former Sunderland player who played a supporting role.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Philippe Coutinho – 8 Scored another stunning goal from outside the area. Liverpool are showing why the were so desperate to keep him.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Mohamed Salah – 7 Starting to look like a great signing by Jurgen Klopp. His pace and desire is a perfect match for Liverpool.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Daniel Sturridge – 4 Was given the nod over Roberto Firmino and may have blown his chance. Had several great chances to score and wasted them all.
Newcastle vs Liverpool player ratings Sadio Mane – 5 Was uncharacteristically quiet and was not able to get involved as much as he would have liked.
Beppe Marotta, Juventus’ chief executive, has now ruled out a move for Can, believing Liverpool unwilling to sell him.
"We don't think we are going to make a big signing in January," Marotta told Premium Sport.
"Our team is absolutely competitive and we have some very interesting midfielders like [Rodrigo] Bentancur who has already showed his qualities.
"We have faith in this team and in these lads. As for Emre Can I don't think Liverpool will sell him in January.
"We made an offer for him in the summer but the Reds didn't sell him so I don't think they'll change their mind in the middle of the season."
Juventus had previously stated their intentions to ‘watch and wait’ for the opportunity to sign Can.
Speaking in August, Marotta said: "I don't know if he will extend his contract with Liverpool, but we are at the window, watching what happens."
But the Italian's latest comments now suggest otherwise as Liverpool continue to work on securing a new contract for Can at Anfield.
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