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Even though the summer transfer market is closed, Leicester City is still trying to strengthen their team.
Leicester City has only managed one point from their first three Premier League games, making for a lackluster start to the season.
The season began with a draw against Tottenham Hotspur, but following a hectic transfer window during which the Foxes signed nine players, they lost to Fulham and Aston Villa.
Even though the summer transfer market is closed, Steve Cooper is still considering adding a former Premier League winner to the team as a free agent.
Premier League-winning free agent wanted by Leicester City in late transfer
Even though plenty of new faces have come through the door at the King Power Stadium, improvements could always be made.
One area that some Leicester fans believe improvement could be made in is the central defensive department and reports are suggesting that Joel Matip is a target.
The 33-year-old, who was key in Liverpool’s Premier League and Champions League success, left Liverpool in the summer following the expiration of his contract and is available on a free.
According to Caught Offside, Matip is wanted by Leicester, as well as AFC Bournemouth, Fulham, and West Ham United, sparking a potential bidding war.
Joel Matip injury concerns could put Leicester City off sealing transfer
For all of his experience and quality, Matip’s injury record may mean Leicester look elsewhere if they choose to dip into the free agent market.
Matip had an ACL injury last season, which kept him out of action for the most of it. At 33, there are concerns about his fitness and ability to recover from such a long absence, which may weigh into the decision.
But if healthy, the former Cameroon international’s skill set may be a major asset for the Foxes in their fight to stay in the league.
Matip has the ability to reverse Leicester’s league record, which stands at one clean sheet thus far.