Emre Can risks upsetting Liverpool supporters by running down his contract to join Manchester City on a free transfer in the summer, reports The Daily Star.
Liverpool have failed to convince the 23-year-old to agree terms to a new contract after refusing to include a release clause.
Can’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the season and it was widely thought that the Germany international would join Juventus.
The Serie A champions have identified the Liverpool midfielder as the ideal long-term replacement for Sami Khedira but now risk missing out on his signature to City.
Pep Guardiola will look to bolster his midfield options in the summer and has earmarked a move for Can, who would prefer to stay in the Premier League.
Since the start of last season, only Christian Benteke (94) and Oriol Romeu (87) have committed more fouls than Can (81) in the Premier League.
