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Liverpool fans react on Twitter to announcement over Max Meyer’s future

Schalke's midfielder Max Meyer vies for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart in Gelse...
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Liverpool fans discuss possibility of a move for Max Meyer.

Schalke's midfielder Max Meyer vies for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match FC Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany, on September...

Liverpool fans are hoping the club can tie up a deal for German attacker Max Meyer.

Meyer will be a free agent in the summer and Schalke have given up hope of retaining his services.

The Bundesliga side had hope they could convince Meyer to sign a new contract, but sporting director Christian Heidel confirmed yesterday he will move on.

He was quoted by ESPN: “Transfers are part of football. We will not make him a new offer, but there will be no bad blood.”

Max Meyer (C) of Germany celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Group C match between Germany and Czech Republic at Tychy Stadium on June 18,...

Meyer has regularly been linked with Liverpool, with the Liverpool Echo recently reporting their interest.

The 22-year-old has already been capped at senior international level by Germany.

This season the midfielder has struggled for form though, with no goals and no assists in his 21 starts in the Bundesliga this season.

Schalke's midfielder Max Meyer and Schalke's Cameroonian forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting celebrate during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Schalke 04 v 1899...

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is renowned for his ability to develop talent and Meyer should jump at the chance to work with him if the Reds show interest.

Liverpool signed Joel Matip on a free from Schalke last season and may well be tempted to make another raid on the club.

Here is a look at how Liverpool fans reacted to the news…