Juventus GM Beppe Marotta has confirmed pre-contract talks are underway with Liverpool midfielder Emre Can.

The Germany international's deal is due to expire at the end of this season.

"Emre Can is a player whose contract expires so that it allows us to contact him for negotiations and that is of course what we did," Marotta told Sky Sport Italia.

"I cannot say if he can sign a new contract with Liverpool, but I can say we will try everything we can to get the player.

"Obviously, we must respect what the player wants."