No it doesn't. It might potentially upset the balance we have created. We're talking about a solid acquisition for depth, not a superstar level player. In any case, I hope this means we have the potential to give salaries in the 9-10 million range in the near future, possibly becoming a more attractive destination in the process.
I thought the balance we have created has been poor and gotten us to this point?
Kidding...question for you...If we want to keep pace with the bigger clubs (and potentially keep our best players or at least entice them to stay), then doesn't it make sense to open up our wage budget more? Doesn't it look better to top players we want that we aren't on some strict pay scale?
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86% - Emre #Can has completed 86% of his passes in the @premierleague 2017-18, his best ratio in a single Premier League season since he joined @LFC in 2014. Loss.
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Liverpool Midfielder Emre Can Reportedly Agrees Juventus Transfer
MATT JONES
APRIL 30, 2018
Emre Can's proposed move from Liverpool to Juventus is reportedly set to be announced in the coming days.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Ilbianconero, via Calciomercato), the Germany international has agreed a pre-contract with the Italian champions with a view to a free transfer in the summer.
The same source noted that Can is set to sign a deal worth an annual €6 million (£5.29 million). As relayed by Calciomercato, Tuttosport reported a contract is close to being agreed, and the terms signed by the midfielder may include a release clause.
As noted by Calciomercato, Can is said to have attracted interest from some of European football's biggest clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. However, it appears as though the Bianconeri have won the race for the 24-year-old.
Losing the player for nothing will be a blow to Liverpool, as he's developed into a strong performer in his time at Anfield. As noted below by OptaFranz, he's been a steady presence in the middle of the team when he has been involved:
Having joined from Bayer Leverkusen in 2014, the German has gone from strength to strength, with manager Jurgen Klopp helping his development since arriving.
Can has so often been the man at the hub of this exhilarating Liverpool team. Sitting in front of the back four his distribution is outstanding, as is his ability to march through phases of the field and set the Reds off on their attacking forays.
There's a little bit of everything to Can's game. While he's technically adept and tactically versatile, his powerful frame makes him difficult to barge off the ball. Per the Match of the Day account, he had also started to add goals before his recent injury layoff:
If the reports are true, there's a fair chance Can has played his final game for Liverpool, as he's been absent in recent weeks due to a back problem.
The midfield options at the Bianconeri are strong, but in Sami Khedira, Blaise Matuidi and Claudio Marchisio, the Serie A giants have a number of players approaching the end of their peak years. Can would refresh this area of the field.
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