Rodgers is looking at players to strengthen his squad for next season’s return to the Champions League.
Can, 20, has been compared in style to former Germany captain and ex-Chelsea midfielder Ballack.
The German Under-21 international, who started his career at Bayern Munich, is a midfielder who can also play at the centre of the defence and left back.
His Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Heung-Min Son, 21, is also a target for the Reds, with Kop boss Rodgers having already personally checked on both men, and can operate up front or as a second striker. He is a target for all Europe’s top clubs.
Written by Steve Milne