Liverpool close to securing defensive reinforcements as Jurgen Klopp steps up business

LIVERPOOL are closing in on the signing of Joel Matip from Schalke, according to German bookmakers.

 

Joel Matip is closing in on a move to Liverpool

 

The Reds are in the midst of an injury crisis following Dejan Lovren and Philippe Coutinho's injuries during the Capital One Cup semi-final second leg.

And Matip is a defender Jurgen Klopp is considering a move for.

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The Schalke centre-back, 24, is a Cameroon international and impressed Klopp while he was manager of Borussia Dortmund.

German-based bookies bwin have been forced to slash the odds on Matip heading for Anfield after a flurry of bets.

 

"Matip has dropped from 8/1 to 11/4 to sign for the Anfield club by the end of the window," a bwin statement read.

Yesterday Liverpool completed the signings of Marko Grujic and Kamil Grabara but Klopp is still to make his first big signing since replacing Brendan Rodgers.