Joel Matip from Schalke has been linked with Liverpool over the transfer window but the deal did not happen. Financially it is a good move by Liverpool, considering that the player will become free agent in the summer with his contract with the club expiring.

Corriere dello Sport, the Italian media has reported that the deal is done and agreed upon already that will make the player move to Liverpool in the summer. According to the report other clubs have given up the chase on the Cameroonian as all the details for the upcoming Anfield move has been finalized.

Liverpool defense is currently facing hamstring injury and the club signed QPR’s Steven Caulker in January on loan. Though he is meant to be temporary with Liverpool’s eye on Joel Matip we are yet to receive an official announcement either from the club of the player. Corierre dello Sport sound like they know what they are talking about.