Liverpool are clear to sign Joel Matip as he has rejected a new Schalke deal, reports say.

The Reds have been targeting the Cameroonian defender, 24, and are hoping to land him on a free at the end of the season.

And there is nothing in their way after he rejected a new contract offer from the German giants, according to Reviersport.

Matip is keen on a move abroad and an announcement about his future is set to be made next week.

And Liverpool are believed to be the favourites to sign him.

Source: Metro

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