Liverpool may look to Schalke's Leon Goretzka as replacement for Emre Can

Goretzka to replace Can?

One player who could be Liverpool-bound as a potential replacement for Emre Can is talented Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka, the Daily Mirror claims.

As with his compatriot, the Germany international is out of contract next summer and looks certain to leave Schalke after failing to agree a new deal.

Goretzka has been in fine form for club and country in 2017, alerting Liverpool to his impending availability. The Reds face stiff competition, however, with Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal and Juventus also readying offers.

The 22-year-old could be allowed to leave in January as Schalke consider cashing in on their star prospect rather than lose him for nothing at the end of the season.