‘Very positive talks’ held by defender who made 15 apps for Liverpool last season – Plettenberg

It’s been a quiet summer in terms of incomings so far for Liverpool but it seems that a fan favourite may be set for a move to pastures new.

As reported by Florian Plettenberg: ‘Joel Matip, one of the top alternatives for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in case that Jonathan Tah or another central defender will leave the club – as revealed!

‘Very positive talks. Matip can really imagine to join Leverkusen as a free agent. No total verbal agreement but he could sign a contract at least until 2026.