Revealed: Liverpool’s new Caoimhin Kelleher asking price after cup final masterclass
Liverpool have set a new price tag for goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher after his sensational recent displays, sources have told Football Insider.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (26 February) that Celtic “would love” to land the shot-stopper after Joe Hart announced his imminent retirement.
A well-placed source has told Football Insider that Kelleher, 25, is valued by Liverpool at around £20million after his hugely impressive recent exploits.
The Republic of Ireland international has recently deputised for injured keeper Alisson Becker and helped the Reds win the League Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday (25 February).
Speaking post-match, skipper and match-winner Virgil van Dijk branded Kelleher “world-class” and claimed he should have won man of the match at Wembley.
The Irishman followed that up with another brilliant performance on Wednesday night as a severely-weakened Liverpool side overcame a torrid first-half display to beat Southampton 3-0 in the FA Cup fifth round.
Liverpool set new Kelleher price tag after Nottingham Forest bid rejected
Liverpool rejected a bid of around £15million for the goalkeeper from Nottingham Forest in the January transfer window.
The Merseysiders did not want to lose the 25-year-old as cover.
Following his recent success and extended run in the side, sources say the Reds are now ready to demand £20million for Kelleher.
The Cork-born ace has made 16 appearances across all competitions in the 2023-24 campaign – keeping three clean sheets and conceding 18 goals.
He is under contract at Anfield until June 2026.
Celtic will be in the market for a new goalkeeper in the off-season after Hart announced his imminent retirement.
It is believed other Premier League sides could join the Scottish Premiership side in the race for Kelleher’s signature this summer.
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