The past couple of months have been a difficult time for Liverpool fans.
It all started with the realisation that signing Virgil Van Dijk and Naby Keita would be far more difficult than first anticipated, which was followed by Barcelona’s steady pursuit of their key man, Philippe Coutinho.
Amid all this reigned an additional uncertainty regarding the future of Emre Can, whose Anfield contract runs out in 2018, with a renewal yet to be accepted by the German midfielder.
His situation led to some interest from other clubs, notably a persistent chase from Juventus, who, like every summer, are looking to bolster their midfield.
However, Tuesday’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport has some good news for Jürgen Klopp and co., with claims the Serie A champions have all but given up on signing the Liverpool man.
After months of debate, it appears Paris Saint-Germain’s Blaise Matuidi, whose contract also ends next year, is the chosen one to bring some much needed energy in Max Allegri’s midfield.
Gazzetta explain that, while reluctant to see him leave at first, the Ligue 1 runners-up’s positive steps in their own pursuit of Monaco’s Fabinho have given them enough confidence to allow the 30-year-old to leave, with a transfer hopefully wrapped up by the end of the week.
Monaco’s loss is Liverpool’s gain, it seems.
