Leverkusen advancing in talks to sign Liverpool's Matip

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Joel Matip has been a free agent since leaving Liverpool in June. AFP

Bayer Leverkusen are working in this transfer window to put together a squad capable of repeating last season's league title. According to journalists Florian Plettenberg and Patrick Berger, the German club has turned its attention to Joel Matip, who completed his contract with Liverpool, to reinforce the defensive line ahead of the possible departure of Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich.

Bayer Leverkusen are the current Bundesliga champions and, under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, want to build a squad capable of repeating that milestone. For the moment, they have managed to keep all the players who played an important role in last season's title triumph. In addition, he has brought in players such as Aleix Garcia and Martin Terrier.

The next line that the German team wants to reinforce is the defence, as Bayern Munich are very interested in snatching Jonathan Tah. The Germany international could be the first key player to leave the club.

According to journalists Florian Plettenberg and Patrick Berger, 'Die Werkself' have set their sights on former Liverpool defender Joel Matip. The German of Cameroonian origin ended his contract with the Reds and is without a club.

Matip has received several proposals since he has been a free agent, but has not yet made up his mind. The Teutonic club has made contact and is making progress in negotiations for the defender.

The Bochum native began his professional career in Germany, specifically at Schalke 04. He started in the lower categories of the entity and then spent 7 seasons in the first team. The fact that he knows the championship and the country gives more sense to his possible signing.