Can nears Anfield exit after agreeing Juventus terms

The German international's contract with Liverpool expires at the end of this season and the two parties have failed to come to an agreement over a contract extension.

According to Italian publication 'Tuttosport', the 23-year-old has his heart set on a move to Turin and he has agreed with the Serie A giants that he will join up with them in the summer.

Juventus may well make an offer for the Liverpool midfielder in January, for a vastly reduced fee, but they could just wait until the summer and secure his services on a free transfer.

The hierarchy at Liverpool will certainly be disappointed they failed to tie a young talented player down to new terms, and letting him go for free would leave a bitter taste in their mouths.