Can lashes out at Liverpool wage demand rumours

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London, March 26: Liverpool midfielder Emre Can has hit out at what he describes as "false stories" relating to his reported wage demands.

The Germany international has been heavily linked with clubs including Manchester City, Juventus and Bayern Munich, with his contract due to expire at the end of the season.

Reports in England have claimed Liverpool will have to offer Can £200,000 a week to convince him to stay at Anfield, and the 24-year-old says he is tired of such speculation.

"I've just returned from international duty with the German team and working on coming back from injury," he wrote on Instagram. "Interesting stories about me in the press!

"I'm no longer going to comment on any false stories or rumours! Looking forward to getting back on the pitch asap."

Can has made 26 Premier League appearances this season, scoring three goals for Jurgen Klopp's side.

He was released from the Germany squad after missing last Friday's friendly draw with Spain due to a back problem.

He travelled with Germany to Berlin ahead of Tuesday's game against Brazil but has now returned to Liverpool.

But with the international break getting over, he still remains a doubtful starter as Liverpool take on Crystal Palace in away game in the Premier League on Saturday (March 30).

Can himself had triggered the transfer rumours initially after telling German media that he wants to play for "a very big club" next season.

"Sure, the Bundesliga would interest me, why not? Although I must say honestly that the level has waned in recent years," Can was quoted as saying in German publication Suddeutsche Zeitung.

"The Premier League has the power to spend more money on players than the Bundesliga . This is very, very important for players.

"I've the self-confidence to say that my qualities are sufficient to play in a very big club next season."

Source: OPTA