Real Betis failed with an attempt for Juventus midfielder Emre Can last week, it has been revealed.

Radio MARCA Seville says the German midfielder was their primary target as his situation in Turin took a 180-degree turn after Maurizio Sarri's arrival.

The Andalusians contacted his representatives in the same way they have gone about other big moves lately, and they tried until the minute the window closed to bring the former Liverpool player to the Estadio Benito Villamarin.

But it wasn't to be for Betis in the summer, however they may well return in January.

Can has been left out of Juve's Champions League squad this term.