Emre Can

ccording to German newspaper Bild, Liverpoolhave
agreed a deal with Bayern Leverkusenmidfielder
Emre Can.The player has been linked with a move
toMerseyside in recent weeks and his profilematches
the calibre of player that BrendanRodgers wants at
Anfield.The German midfielder has impressed
forLeverkusen this season, having signed
fromBayern Munich last summer. Can is a
versatileplayer who can play left-back and
attackingmidfield but he specialises in the
defensivemidfield role that Liverpool are looking
tostrengthen to help combat their poor goalsagainst
record.Can’s arrival could spell the end for Lucas
whoplays in a similar role and has struggled to
regainhis impressive form after sustaining
seriousinjuries.The rumours are rife that Can is
coming toAnfield and it is so encouraging to see
Liverpooltrying to strengthen positions that have been
sovulnerable in the past season.The positive and
early move by Liverpool in thetransfer market would
prove that the Reds arenot going to rest on their
laurels after such animpressive season. Indeed,
Rodgers and his teamare showing that they are
ambitious to take theclub to the next level after
finishing the season soclose to becoming
champions.Rodgers realises that he has an
impressive teamand by adding a few players like Can
he bringLiverpool success that the supporters thrive
on.