Caoimhin Kelleher transfer: Liverpool exit on cards as strong chance emerges
Caoimhin Kelleher could leave Liverpool in the upcoming transfer window as a strong chance has emerged at Anfield.
The Ireland international has been impressive at the Reds for several years now but has failed to become the number one.
Arne Slot has once again made Kelleher the second choice at the Merseyside outfit, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him finally leave in the coming months.
Alisson has been the number one at Anfield, showcasing his qualities against Paris Saint-Germain, and Giorgi Mamardashvili will also arrive after spending the 2024/25 season on loan at Valencia, which could make life even more difficult for the Irish shot-stopper.
Leeds United want Kelleher transfer from Liverpool
Kelleher’s transfer next summer feels more likely than ever as there’s a strong chance he becomes the third-choice goalkeeper, according to GiveMeSport.
The news outlet reports (18 March) that Leeds United are interested in the 26-year-old amid uncertainty around their shot-stopper Illan Meslier.
| Competition (2024/25) | Appearances |
| Premier League | 8 |
| Champions League | 4 |
| FA Cup | 2 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 |
Daniel Farke’s team are among the teams eyeing the Ireland international, but they will have to win promotion to the Premier League to have a chance at signing him.
Kelleher has no intention of leaving Liverpool for the Championship, and the West Yorkshire outfit will need to get back into the English top flight to sign him potentially.
Mamardashvili future to be affected by Alisson
Mamardashvili could leave Anfield once again next summer for regular game time elsewhere due to Alisson’s presence [Rousing The Kop].
The shot-stopper, who is on loan at Valencia, will arguably want to be the number one once he eventually arrives at the Reds.
It would be surprising to see Alisson being relegated as the number two, but if he is, the Brazilian star’s exit might also be on the cards.
That leaves the Merseyside outfit in a precarious situation, and they could possibly keep Kelleher as the backup goalkeeper for another season.
The Irish ace has been a loyal servant at the Reds, and it wouldn’t be fair to keep him if regular football is what the shot-stopper desires.
Slot trusted the 26-year-old in the Carabao Cup final, but the Merseysiders lost 2-0, and that could potentially have been his final appearance for them ahead of a transfer next summer.