Juventus midfielder is set to sign for Borussia Dortmund in January.
The defensive midfielder has been unable to get into the Juve side this season, due to competition for places.
Can wants a loan where he can get guaranteed first team football.
And he appears to want to go back to his native country, per Sky in Germany.
It means the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham miss out on his signature.
The two Premier League sides were hoping to add Can for depth on a loan deal this month.
The 26-year-old went to Juve on a free transfer from Liverpool, but has failed to nail down a first team place in the corresponding season and a half.