3 potential transfer destinations for Emre Can 

Emre Can - On the move again?
Emre Can - On the move again?

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Emre Can's time in Italy hasn't gone according to plan. The 25-year-old joined Juventus from Liverpool on a free transfer back in 2018, and since then, his career has gone downhill. The midfielder has made just 36 league appearances during his time in Turin, and things have gone from bad to worse for him since the arrival of Maurizio Sarri in the summer.

The German international has fallen down the pecking order since the arrivals of Adrien Rabiot and Aaron Ramsey this summer and has made just 7 appearances for the Bianconeri under the Italian tactician this season. The midfielder also suffered a huge setback after he was excluded from Juventus' 22-men squad for the Champions League.

It seems extremely likely that the 25-year-old will be looking to move elsewhere when the transfer window re-opens next month. While there are a huge number of clubs which will be interested in signing the dynamic midfielder, we believe one of these three clubs could potentially be his next destination.


#3 Paris Saint-Germain

Thomas Tuchel - PSG manager
Thomas Tuchel - PSG manager

It seems Paris Saint-Germain are once again going to run away with the league title, however, winning the UEFA Champions League remains the priority this season. Despite their splendid displays during the group stages of the competition, the Parisians will be aware of their struggles in the knockout stages during past seasons and will be looking to avoid any potential setbacks.

Although his squad is stacked in almost every position, Thomas Tuchel will be looking to further strengthen in the upcoming transfer window to give his side a better chance of competing against the European elites in the knockout stages of the competition.

Despite having a plethora of options to choose from in midfield, PSG are looking to add a more physical midfielder to their squad and are discussing a move for Emre Can ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.

If reports are to be believed, the 25-year-old midfielder could move to Paris in a swap deal which will involve Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes moving the other way. Given his ability and experience, the German will undoubtedly be a sensible signing for the Parisians. Besides his impressive passing and close control, the former Liverpool man will add steel and grit to PSG's midfield.

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#2 Arsenal

New Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (R)
New Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (R)

After enduring a rough start to the season, Arsenal parted ways with Unai Emery and have appointed ex-midfielder Mikel Arteta as their new head coach. The Spaniard who worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City will be looking to turn fortunes around at the Emirates Stadium.

However, given the lack of depth and quality in the squad, the 37-year-old tactician will have to bolster the squad in the upcoming transfer window if he hopes to complete his objective. One area the Gunners might need to bring in reinforcements is the midfield.

Granit Xhaka's future at the club is hanging by a thread at the moment after the Swiss midfielder fell out with the club's supporters. There's a huge possibility that the 27-year-old might leave the club as soon as January, and his departure would leave a huge gap in the squad to fill.

Emre Can could be the perfect player to replace Xhaka at Arsenal. The 25-year-old midfielder will bring the same energy and tenacity in midfield for the Gunners, as well as add invaluable experience to their relatively young midfield. With Juventus keen on selling the German, Arsenal will have no problems in signing the midfielder next month.

#1 Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Manchester United manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Manchester United manager

Manchester United's failure to replace Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini in the summer has left them extremely short of options in midfield this term. The lack of depth in the middle of the park was evident when injuries to Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic at the start of the season left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer short of options, so bolstering the midfield must be the priority for the Norwegian ahead of the January transfer window.

Their resources in midfield might also further deplete if Matic decides to leave the club next month. The 31-year-old has fallen down the pecking order since the emergence of Scott McTominay and Fred this season and could be on the move to seek regular game time.

A move for Emre Can in the upcoming transfer window would be a sensible piece of business for the Red Devils, as the former Liverpool man can play across several positions in midfield and will bring versatility to United's engine room. Moreover, the German is already accustomed to the pace and physicality of the Premier League, which means he won't take much time to settle at the club.

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