German champions Bayer Leverkusen are moving for Joel Matip.
The veteran defender is off contract after leaving Liverpool at the end of last season.
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Sky Deutschland says the interest of Bayer is strong with the parties now in talks.
Bayer coach Xabi Alonso is seeking an experienced centre-back and Matip fits the bill.
Matip managed to play 256 competitive matches during his time at Schalke, of which 194 matches were in the Bundesliga.