Jurgen Klopp admits that he expects Emre Can to leave Liverpool.
The midfielder is yet to agree an extension on his existing contract with the Reds, which is currently set to expire at the end of this season.
Talks between Can and the Anfield hierarchy remain ongoing but are yet to deliver a breakthrough despite almost two years of negotiations.
Juventus have emerged as the forerunners for the Germany international’s signature as he is set to be eligible for a free transfer this summer.
But while Klopp has resigned himself to Can’s depature, he insists that Liverpool will not be allowed to move during the January transfer window.
“He’ll stay beyond the winter,” he told DAZN.
“Emre is still a young lad but he has developed into a great player and is very important for us.
“Sometimes a player just wants to sit out his contract. That’s not cool for the club, but there are moments in which you have to accept it.
“And as long as the player behaves like Emre does, then I have absolutely nothing to complain about. He gives everything he has and identifies with the club.”