Liverpool Football Club are monitoring Max Meyer’s contract stand-off with Schalke after the 22-year-old midfielder rejected a 2nd new contract offer from the German outfit.
Jürgen Klopp has tracked Meyer since 2016 and the Reds’ boss was heavily linked with a possible move for him last summer but the valuation at the time appeared to put him off. Out of contract in the summer, you can see why the boss is watching things closely.
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Schalke sporting executive Christian Heidel has confirmed that a 2nd contract offer had been rejected by the player.
He said: “Max Meyer’s agents, on Jan. 12, received an offer limited until Feb. 15, and on Feb. 15 informed us via email that Max has turned down the offer because of the time limit.
“We duly noted it and for now are not bound by it. This does not mean that he will not prolong his contract.”
He added: “If Max Meyer approaches us and says he wants to continue playing for Schalke, that’s wonderful. But we can’t and won’t wait for much longer.”
It is understood that Schalke’s latest offer was worth approximately £95,000-a-week.
Meyer, who has been capped a handful of times by Germany, can play as an attacking midfielder but he is also comfortable playing in a holding position.
Arsenal also appear to have a strong interest in him.
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