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More importantly... Has he played for the reserves yet?
Mark get a bloody life and answer the question! Suspense is killing me.
Macca, sources.....
Biggest test, can he put a rowntrees fruit pastel in his mouth without chewing it?
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If he signs the kop may finally have to sing a song to the tune of Bob the builder.....
One can only dream...
One can only dream...
I heard he can even eat an entire doughnut without licking his lips.
Born in Frankfurt with Turkish origins 
I do not follow much of Leverkusen, but mostly I have seen him in big matches, against top 6 of BL mostly and few CL games. Well he was very highly regarded in Bayern's youth system. His potential was too much for youth team but of course not enough to get into first team. So he was sold to Leverkusen with some buy-back clause.
He can be developed into a solid player. I can completely understand why BR might try to sign him, the simple reason is because of his versatility to play in different positions such as LB, DM and also sometimes in attacking positions (even he was given number 10
at Leverkusen). He has very neat touch, can get ball out of the defense very neatly, has an eye for that final ball. I have seen him live against ManUtd, where he played as LB and it was a disappointing performance, I guess he was directly responsible for at least one of the goal. I think he was played at LB just because he is left footed but I am not sure if long term that will be right position for him.
The only problem is as Art said, whether he can step up his performance for a club who were challenging for title and will be in CL after many years. So I think we should better concentrate on some top players, like only 3-4 and not 6-7 players each of 10-12m
I do not follow much of Leverkusen, but mostly I have seen him in big matches, against top 6 of BL mostly and few CL games. Well he was very highly regarded in Bayern's youth system. His potential was too much for youth team but of course not enough to get into first team. So he was sold to Leverkusen with some buy-back clause.
He can be developed into a solid player. I can completely understand why BR might try to sign him, the simple reason is because of his versatility to play in different positions such as LB, DM and also sometimes in attacking positions (even he was given number 10
The only problem is as Art said, whether he can step up his performance for a club who were challenging for title and will be in CL after many years. So I think we should better concentrate on some top players, like only 3-4 and not 6-7 players each of 10-12m
Born in Frankfurt with Turkish origins
I do not follow much of Leverkusen, but mostly I have seen him in big matches, against top 6 of BL mostly and few CL games. Well he was very highly regarded in Bayern's youth system. His potential was too much for youth team but of course not enough to get into first team. So he was sold to Leverkusen with some buy-back clause.
He can be developed into a solid player. I can completely understand why BR might try to sign him, the simple reason is because of his versatility to play in different positions such as LB, DM and also sometimes in attacking positions (even he was given number 10at Leverkusen). He has very neat touch, can get ball out of the defense very neatly, has an eye for that final ball. I have seen him live against ManUtd, where he played as LB and it was a disappointing performance, I guess he was directly responsible for at least one of the goal. I think he was played at LB just because he is left footed but I am not sure if long term that will be right position for him.
The only problem is as Art said, whether he can step up his performance for a club who were challenging for title and will be in CL after many years. So I think we should better concentrate on some top players, like only 3-4 and not 6-7 players each of 10-12m
thanks. from the sounds of it he does not have star quality and for an industrious all rounder we should spend less or rely on some outstanding young talent (rossiter, wilson, etc).
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Can: situation complicated. He has a release clause. But Bayern also have an option to buy him back. Leverkusen with a huge legal problem(1)
Release clause should not have been inserted. So far, no contact between Leverkusen and Bayern. Deal hangs in the balance (2)
Bayern option is active throughout, irrespective of other interest. (But staggered buy-back fee) (3)
Last Can tweet: very curious scenario. Two conflicting contracts. One between player and Leverkusen, other one between Bayern and Leverkusen
Can: situation complicated. He has a release clause. But Bayern also have an option to buy him back. Leverkusen with a huge legal problem(1)
Release clause should not have been inserted. So far, no contact between Leverkusen and Bayern. Deal hangs in the balance (2)
Bayern option is active throughout, irrespective of other interest. (But staggered buy-back fee) (3)
Last Can tweet: very curious scenario. Two conflicting contracts. One between player and Leverkusen, other one between Bayern and Leverkusen
Sounds like a clusterfuck. They can take the whole summer to sort out their shit and we can revisit in January if we're still interested then. Next!
Emre Can: The £10m starlet Liverpool want to sign from Bayer Leverkusen this summer
PUBLISHED: 16:15, 19 May 2014 | UPDATED: 16:21, 19 May 2014
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The 20-year-old has been earning rave reviews for his outstanding performances in the Bayer Leverkusen midfield this season. In fact, his game has developed so quickly since leaving Bayern Munich that Liverpool are keen to put together a deal to bring the talented youngster to Anfield this summer. Here, German football writer KIT HOLDEN explains what all the fuss is about.
So who is this guy I'm hearing whispers about?
Name: Emre Can
Club: Bayer Leverkusen
Age: 20
Position: Midfield/defence
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Wanted man: Emre Can has been on such good form this season Liverpool are keen on signing the youngster
I’m going to need more than that...
Can is one of the most versatile young players in the Bundesliga.
Having spent most of his career so far in the youth set up at Bayern Munich, the Frankfurt-born player was one pipped for the top from an extremely early age.
After only four first-team appearances at Bayern, though, Can's star faded during the 2012/13 season, and so in the summer of 2013 he chose to make the switch to Leverkusen.
It has done him a world of good, and he has developed into an invaluable midfield force for his new club. He has also represented Germany at every level from Under 15 to Under 21.
So why all the fuss?
The German-Turkish star is not just on Liverpool's radar. When Bayern sold him for £4.5million last summer, they were quick to ensure there would be a buy-back option in the deal.
The German giants have a proud history of developing their own players, and for a long time it seemed Can would become as much of a Bayern regular as Thomas Muller, Bastian Schweinsteiger or Phillipp Lahm.
Should Liverpool manage to snap him up from Leverkusen just one year into his four-year contract, it would be quite a coup: much to both Bayer and Bayern's disappointment.
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Mature: Despite being only 20, the young German is credited with a calm head when the pressure mounts
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What’s his style?
Can prefers to play in central midfield - 'either attacking or defending, I don't care either way' - but has been employed as a centre-back and a left-back on various occasions.
As captain of the German Under 17s team, he was the calming influence at the heart of play. His physical strength is of particular use going forward, though he is rarely overly reckless.
It has been remarked on several occasions that Can seems to have a maturity beyond his years, and his technical ability as a playmaker, either from the back or the front, is now beyond doubt.
So, a bit like?
The most commonly drawn comparison is Schweinsteiger. And not only because the young Can puts as much effort into his hairstye as Schweinsteiger once did.
His ability to switch effortlessly from defence to midfield, his dangerous shot, and his control over the pace of the game all do remind one of the established Bayern star.
For those watching his marauding runs through the centre at Leverkusen this season though, Toni Kroos has always also sprung to mind.
It is little surprise that these two Bayern stars have had an influence on Can's play. He has trained with them, or at least in close proximity to them, for several of his formative years.
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Rise to prominence: Can left Bayern Munich for Leverkusen after failing to establish himself in the first team
How much is he worth and what happens next?
Leverkusen signed him on a four-year contract for £4.5million last summer, but his successful season has seen his value shoot up since then.
Bild reported on Monday that Liverpool would have to shell out at least £12million for him, though even that would undoubtedly be a sensible investment.
His effect would not only be limited to himself, moreover. Can was Liverpool academy striker Samed Yesil's captain in the German youth teams, and if the young striker were to return to fitness, Can's presence may see him break through at Liverpool.
Everyone has a weakness...
Some questioned Can's mentality after he failed to break into the Bayern first team as quickly as predicted, despite public support from Jupp Heynckes.
That is a little unfair considering the wealth of talent Bayern have in that position. There would be a similar fight for places at Liverpool, however, and it would be interesting to see how he rises to that challenge now.
On the field? There's little to criticise, though by his own admission, he is not the greatest header of a ball.
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Comparisons: Can has been likened to Bayern midfield stars Bastian Schweinsteiger and Toni Kroos
What happens next?
The likelihood of Can joining Liverpool depends on which way you look at it. His agents at International Sports Management have a good relationship with Brendan Rodgers and were allegedly instrumental in clinching the deals for Yesil and Nuri Sahin in the past.
Nonetheless, Leverkusen will kick up a fight. Squad manager Michael Reschke has stated that: 'We will do everything in our power to keep him. Another year of development here is important for him,' while director of sport Rudi Voller has denied any contact from Liverpool so far.
Most experts in Germany see little hope that Leverkusen will hang onto him. The threat from former club Bayern Munich shouldn't be an issue this summer, as the buy-back clause can only be activated from 2015.
Anything else I need to know?
His surname is pronounced 'Chan', like Jackie. He also shares his full name with a Turkish Grand Master of Chess.
- Liverpool are keen to bring the 20-year-old to Anfield this summer
- Young German left Bayern Munich in the summer of 2013 after failing to break into the first team
- Has since established himself in Bayer Leverkusen midfield
- Germans very reluctant to lose the player and say they will fight to keep him
- Can has been likened to Bastian Schweinsteiger and Toni Kroos
PUBLISHED: 16:15, 19 May 2014 | UPDATED: 16:21, 19 May 2014
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The 20-year-old has been earning rave reviews for his outstanding performances in the Bayer Leverkusen midfield this season. In fact, his game has developed so quickly since leaving Bayern Munich that Liverpool are keen to put together a deal to bring the talented youngster to Anfield this summer. Here, German football writer KIT HOLDEN explains what all the fuss is about.
So who is this guy I'm hearing whispers about?
Name: Emre Can
Club: Bayer Leverkusen
Age: 20
Position: Midfield/defence
+5
Wanted man: Emre Can has been on such good form this season Liverpool are keen on signing the youngster
I’m going to need more than that...
Can is one of the most versatile young players in the Bundesliga.
Having spent most of his career so far in the youth set up at Bayern Munich, the Frankfurt-born player was one pipped for the top from an extremely early age.
After only four first-team appearances at Bayern, though, Can's star faded during the 2012/13 season, and so in the summer of 2013 he chose to make the switch to Leverkusen.
It has done him a world of good, and he has developed into an invaluable midfield force for his new club. He has also represented Germany at every level from Under 15 to Under 21.
So why all the fuss?
The German-Turkish star is not just on Liverpool's radar. When Bayern sold him for £4.5million last summer, they were quick to ensure there would be a buy-back option in the deal.
The German giants have a proud history of developing their own players, and for a long time it seemed Can would become as much of a Bayern regular as Thomas Muller, Bastian Schweinsteiger or Phillipp Lahm.
Should Liverpool manage to snap him up from Leverkusen just one year into his four-year contract, it would be quite a coup: much to both Bayer and Bayern's disappointment.
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Mature: Despite being only 20, the young German is credited with a calm head when the pressure mounts
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What’s his style?
Can prefers to play in central midfield - 'either attacking or defending, I don't care either way' - but has been employed as a centre-back and a left-back on various occasions.
As captain of the German Under 17s team, he was the calming influence at the heart of play. His physical strength is of particular use going forward, though he is rarely overly reckless.
It has been remarked on several occasions that Can seems to have a maturity beyond his years, and his technical ability as a playmaker, either from the back or the front, is now beyond doubt.
So, a bit like?
The most commonly drawn comparison is Schweinsteiger. And not only because the young Can puts as much effort into his hairstye as Schweinsteiger once did.
His ability to switch effortlessly from defence to midfield, his dangerous shot, and his control over the pace of the game all do remind one of the established Bayern star.
For those watching his marauding runs through the centre at Leverkusen this season though, Toni Kroos has always also sprung to mind.
It is little surprise that these two Bayern stars have had an influence on Can's play. He has trained with them, or at least in close proximity to them, for several of his formative years.
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Rise to prominence: Can left Bayern Munich for Leverkusen after failing to establish himself in the first team
How much is he worth and what happens next?
Leverkusen signed him on a four-year contract for £4.5million last summer, but his successful season has seen his value shoot up since then.
Bild reported on Monday that Liverpool would have to shell out at least £12million for him, though even that would undoubtedly be a sensible investment.
His effect would not only be limited to himself, moreover. Can was Liverpool academy striker Samed Yesil's captain in the German youth teams, and if the young striker were to return to fitness, Can's presence may see him break through at Liverpool.
Everyone has a weakness...
Some questioned Can's mentality after he failed to break into the Bayern first team as quickly as predicted, despite public support from Jupp Heynckes.
That is a little unfair considering the wealth of talent Bayern have in that position. There would be a similar fight for places at Liverpool, however, and it would be interesting to see how he rises to that challenge now.
On the field? There's little to criticise, though by his own admission, he is not the greatest header of a ball.
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Comparisons: Can has been likened to Bayern midfield stars Bastian Schweinsteiger and Toni Kroos
What happens next?
The likelihood of Can joining Liverpool depends on which way you look at it. His agents at International Sports Management have a good relationship with Brendan Rodgers and were allegedly instrumental in clinching the deals for Yesil and Nuri Sahin in the past.
Nonetheless, Leverkusen will kick up a fight. Squad manager Michael Reschke has stated that: 'We will do everything in our power to keep him. Another year of development here is important for him,' while director of sport Rudi Voller has denied any contact from Liverpool so far.
Most experts in Germany see little hope that Leverkusen will hang onto him. The threat from former club Bayern Munich shouldn't be an issue this summer, as the buy-back clause can only be activated from 2015.
Anything else I need to know?
His surname is pronounced 'Chan', like Jackie. He also shares his full name with a Turkish Grand Master of Chess.
Wait till gkmacca sees the bit about him helping Yesil to break through. 😉
Like Keni said, the article is at least 90% meaningless or wrong. For starters, his name is pronounced "Jan", not "Chan". Then, Schweinsteiger and Kroos comparisons are pretty much meaningless: at this age (and for a few more years) Schweiny was playing as a winger, until Van Gaal converted him into a central midfielder. Schweiny is a natural attacker converted to play at CM/DM, whereas Can started at DM from young age and can even play CB if needed.
Similarly Kroos started out as a pure AM and gradually started learning the ropes of playing as a CM. His biggest defining feature as a player is the amazing shooting ability from both feet. Can is not known for that. It's amazing how the supposed "professional" sports journalists don't have a clue what they are writing about.
Similarly Kroos started out as a pure AM and gradually started learning the ropes of playing as a CM. His biggest defining feature as a player is the amazing shooting ability from both feet. Can is not known for that. It's amazing how the supposed "professional" sports journalists don't have a clue what they are writing about.
It was some midfield battle in that game: Gündogan and Śahin vs Can. He won some and lost some. On the positive side, you can see the raw potential: good acceleration, powerful physical build, soft first touch, good short passing and some trickery. On the negative side, he is not the type to calm the game down – many of his passes were hopeful rather than calculated and he lost the ball a few times under Dortmund midfield's intense pressing. Also his balance isn't too great, which leads to losing the ball often after being tackled. Interesting player, but at the moment he would probably be behind Hendo and Allen in the pecking order, should he move here.
[article=http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/rudi-voller-confirms-liverpool-target-emre-can-has-a-e12m-release-clause-bild/]Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has given a lengthy interview to Bild today, which will be of interest to Liverpool fans.
Rumours emerged over the weekend that Liverpool were eager to sign Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can, and these have been confirmed by Voller.
He admits that Liverpool are interested in Emre Can and he does have a release clause, understood to be worth 12 million euros.
On Liverpool’s reported move for the player, Voller says: “We know there is interest, but have nothing official.”
Voller: “It is clear that Emre now has a clause in the contract – a decision is still pending. The business would be lucrative. But that is not the sticking point. We are of the opinion that Emre would still do well one years with us.”
The former Germany striker adds: ” [Bayer Leverkusen coach] Roger Schmidt has already spoken with him, he is really into the player. And I am convinced that Can would be even better with Roger.”
Finally, Voller is also asked by Bild about the fact Bayern Munich have a buy-back clause on Emre Can which they can utilise in 2015.
The Leverkusen sporting director adds: “Of course I spoke with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge [of Bayern Munich] on the subject. They think that for Emre’s development another season Leverkusen would be just right.”
It would appear much will depend on Brendan Rodgers being able to convince Emre Can to leave Leverkusen and Germany for Anfield.[/article]
Rumours emerged over the weekend that Liverpool were eager to sign Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can, and these have been confirmed by Voller.
He admits that Liverpool are interested in Emre Can and he does have a release clause, understood to be worth 12 million euros.
On Liverpool’s reported move for the player, Voller says: “We know there is interest, but have nothing official.”
Voller: “It is clear that Emre now has a clause in the contract – a decision is still pending. The business would be lucrative. But that is not the sticking point. We are of the opinion that Emre would still do well one years with us.”
The former Germany striker adds: ” [Bayer Leverkusen coach] Roger Schmidt has already spoken with him, he is really into the player. And I am convinced that Can would be even better with Roger.”
Finally, Voller is also asked by Bild about the fact Bayern Munich have a buy-back clause on Emre Can which they can utilise in 2015.
The Leverkusen sporting director adds: “Of course I spoke with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge [of Bayern Munich] on the subject. They think that for Emre’s development another season Leverkusen would be just right.”
It would appear much will depend on Brendan Rodgers being able to convince Emre Can to leave Leverkusen and Germany for Anfield.[/article]
"Starlet"
Liverpool are closing in on a £12 million deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can. Brendan Rodgers is hoping to secure Can as his first signing of an active summer in the transfer market.
Can, who plays for Germany Under-21s but is of Turkish descent, has a clause in his contract which Liverpool are ready to activate and it is understood talks have advanced significantly in the last few days.
The 20-year-old moved to Leverkusen, formerly managed by ex-Liverpool captain Sami Hyypia, last season from Bayern Munich for just £4.5 million. Munich placed a buy-back clause of their own but that can not be activated until next summer.
Identifying Can’s potential, Liverpool believe the temptation to move to the Premier League and steal a march on the Bundesliga champions. That would represent quite a coup for Rodgers, recruiting a player tipped to be a future star of German football.
Can is seen as dynamic, box-to-box midfielder in the mould of Sebastian Schweinsteiger, although Leverkusen have spent recent days attempting to convince him his progress would be best served remaining in German football ahead of a potential return to Munich.
Rodgers wants at least five new players this summer, ranging from a back-up goalkeeper, a full-back, attacking midfielder and striker. Can would represent an encouraging start to his recruitment drive.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are planning a lucrative pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund next August. The Anfield fixture is pencilled in for August 10, a curtain-raiser to the next Premier League season.
Can, who plays for Germany Under-21s but is of Turkish descent, has a clause in his contract which Liverpool are ready to activate and it is understood talks have advanced significantly in the last few days.
The 20-year-old moved to Leverkusen, formerly managed by ex-Liverpool captain Sami Hyypia, last season from Bayern Munich for just £4.5 million. Munich placed a buy-back clause of their own but that can not be activated until next summer.
Identifying Can’s potential, Liverpool believe the temptation to move to the Premier League and steal a march on the Bundesliga champions. That would represent quite a coup for Rodgers, recruiting a player tipped to be a future star of German football.
Can is seen as dynamic, box-to-box midfielder in the mould of Sebastian Schweinsteiger, although Leverkusen have spent recent days attempting to convince him his progress would be best served remaining in German football ahead of a potential return to Munich.
Rodgers wants at least five new players this summer, ranging from a back-up goalkeeper, a full-back, attacking midfielder and striker. Can would represent an encouraging start to his recruitment drive.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are planning a lucrative pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund next August. The Anfield fixture is pencilled in for August 10, a curtain-raiser to the next Premier League season.
Ooh that seems tasty.
Yeah, good move. Big name, and one whose supporters are very respectful of LFC. Should be a great occasion.
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