The renewal of Joel Matip and the new defender that Klopp wants for Liverpool

Although the summer market closed relatively recently, the main teams do not leave aside the tasks that they will have to undertake sooner rather than later. On this occasion, the focus revolves around the management that Liverpool must undertake with Joel Matip (32 years old). A central defender who could obtain the freedom letter in 2024. Citing TMW, the red club wants to stop his escape at zero cost.

That is why he is willing to direct negotiations with the experienced defender to seal his shielding operation at Anfield. An important piece for Jürgen Klopp in his defensive scheme, Matip has earned the support of the Merseyside squad. Arriving at Brentford from Bologna last summer, Aaron Hickey has taken little time to become one of the best full-backs in the Premier League.

The Scot, indisputable in Thomas Frank's plans, has now slipped into the agenda of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool. For teams like Brentford, which cannot compete face to face in the market against the big players, it is especially important to promote their scouting work. In that sense, the Bees have shown to have a great eye when it comes to acquiring jewels, both from the lower divisions of England and Europe. In that sense, the Londoners have a long list of operations, such as the sale of Ollie Watkins for €34 million after signing him from League Two, or that of Ezri Konsa, signed from League One and sold for €13 million.

<strong>Hickey is followed by Liverpool</strong>

Now, Brentford hopes to cash in with the departure of Aaron Hickey, who was signed from Bologna of Serie A in the summer of 2022. According to the Daily Mirror, up to 3 of the best teams in the Premier League have set their sights on him. Hickey, fourth most expensive signing in the club's history. Undisputed starter under the leadership of Thomas Frank, the Scot can play in both lanes, a versatility that makes his profile much more attractive.