The Cameroon international is out of contract in the summer and, after rejecting new terms with Schalke, he is ready to confirm Merseyside as his next destination
Liverpool and Schalke defender Joel Matip are expected to officially announce a pre-contract agreement between the two parties on Monday, Goal can reveal.
The 24-year-old will join the Reds in the summer as a free agent on a four-year deal after rejecting new, improved terms with the Bundesliga outfit, who were desperate to keep hold of him.
Jurgen Klopp has long admired the centre-back, who has netted four goals in all competitions this season.