Caoimhin Kelleher wants to quit Liverpool as replacement lined up – sources
Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is planning to push for a move away from the club this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
Kelleher is keen to be a number one elsewhere after seeing his opportunities limited at Anfield over the past few years.
The Republic of Ireland international knows he will always play second fiddle to first-choice stopper Alisson Becker while the Brazilian remains on Merseyside.
The Reds value the 25-year-old at around £20-£22million as he looks to move on once the transfer window reopens next month, with his current contract set to expire in 2026.
As revealed by Football Insider on 30th April, Liverpool have been assessing the market for replacements with Burnley’s James Trafford among those on their list of targets.
Caoimhin Kelleher could leave Liverpool this summer
Kelleher has enjoyed his best season yet at Liverpool after making 26 starts across all competitions during the past campaign.
The goalkeeper recorded five clean sheets along the way as he played every minute for the Reds on their way to lifting the Carabao Cup in February this year.
It came after Jurgen Klopp blocked the Irishman from leaving the club to join fellow Premier League side Wolves last summer.
Klopp previously convinced Kelleher to stay, but a summer exit is now likely after the German has brought his nine-year spell at Anfield to an end.
The goalkeeper has only made 47 appearances for Liverpool since joining as a 16-year-old in 2015.
He has operated as a fine backup to Allison over the past few years, but with the Brazilian under contract until 2027, it’s unlikely Kelleher will be promoted to No.1 anytime soon.
Football Insider previously revealed Scottish champions Celtic would “love” to sign the shot-stopper to replace the retiring Joe Hart this summer.
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