Joel Matip might rejoin Premier League as interest in free transfer emerges

Joel Matip is now attracting interest from another Premier League club, as he has yet to find a new team since his departure from Liverpool in June.

Matip was one of 11 players released by Liverpool when his contract ended, and he is the only one still deciding his next move.

While Thiago has retired and Adrian, Mateusz Musialowski, and Melkamu Frauendorf have all signed with new teams on free transfers, the 33-year-old Matip has been considering his options.

Bayer Leverkusen had shown interest, but a move to Xabi Alonso’s team seems less likely now that Jonathan Tah will remain at the BayArena past the transfer deadline.

Currently, Matip is drawing interest from West Ham, with Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth reporting that the club is evaluating him as they look for late additions in the centre-back position.

Ex-Sheffield United defender John Egan is another potential target, with Sheth noting that “talks are ongoing with their representatives.”

This interest comes after Kurt Zouma (to Al-Orobah) and Nayef Aguerd (to Real Sociedad) left on loan late in the transfer window, leaving Julen Lopetegui with only three senior centre-backs: Max Kilman, Konstantinos Mavropanos, and Jean-Clair Todibo.

Matip could provide experienced cover, and a move to West Ham would likely ensure him ample playing time.

It remains uncertain whether Matip, who has spent eight years in England, would be open to such a switch. A return to Germany seemed more feasible, and other reports suggested he had offers from Europe and Asia.

With the transfer window closed and no new centre-back added at Liverpool, some fans have even suggested re-signing Matip might be a wise move. However, this seems unlikely given that Joe Gomez remains at the club and Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Jarell Quansah are all established key players.

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Following a quiet transfer window, Virgil van Dijk talks opens up new Liverpool signing

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool has shared his candid thoughts on the acquisition of Federico Chiesa, following the Italian winger’s move from Juventus.

Arne Slot will focus entirely on the forthcoming games now that the summer transfer window has closed and the Reds have only signed two players.

Fans had hoped that Liverpool would try to bring in players who might help them climb back up alongside Arsenal and Manchester City, but instead, the club, like other Premier League teams, was cautious with its summer spending.

The Italian winger Chiesa, who cost an estimated £13 million to sign, is a potentially fantastic addition for the Reds even though they did not break the bank.

The 26-year-old’s prowess during Italy’s Euro-winning campaign made him one of the most sought-after wide players in the world, but he has failed to reach similar heights again following a devastating injury.

Virgil van Dijk on new Liverpool man

Van Dijk hailed the trade for the quick winger in an interview with The Independent prior to Liverpool’s match against Manchester United this coming weekend.

“Considering how long the season is and how many games we have, I think we could use any quality addition that will be needed. To have Chiesa coming in is a very good signing, especially for the deal that has been done,” he told The Independent.

Slot got his Liverpool career off to a perfect start on opening day, winning 2-0 against the newly promoted Ipswich Town. The following week, they defeated Brentford by the same score.