Liverpool transfers: Brand new Caoimhin Kelleher exit development emerges
Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has been linked with an exit in the summer transfer window.
The Republic of Ireland international’s contract at Anfield runs out at the end of the 2025/26 season.
That means the upcoming window is the last major one for the Reds to get a decent transfer fee for the 26-year-old.
West Ham could make a move for Kelleher this summer
According to Give Me Sport, West Ham could be looking to make a move to sign the second-choice Liverpool goalkeeper this summer.
It’s understood that his future lies away from Anfield, given Giorgi Mamardashvili’s arrival this summer, and the Hammers are keen to take advantage of it.
Mamardashvili, signed for £29million, is viewed as Alisson’s long-term successor, making Kelleher’s path to regular football at the Merseyside outfit untenable.
His desire to be a first-choice goalkeeper, expressed repeatedly, aligns with interest from West Ham, who see him as a fit for Graham Potter’s possession-based system.
Liverpool are expected to cash in on Kelleher
Liverpool must cash in on Kelleher this summer due to his limited prospects at Anfield and the financial opportunity his transfer presents.
At 26, Kelleher has proven his quality as a reliable deputy, with nine clean sheets in 20 appearances this season and heroic performances in cup competitions.
| Stats (Premier League) | Kelleher |
| Matches | 10 |
| Clean sheets | 4 |
| Save percentage | 69.2% |
| Minutes played | 900 |
However, Alisson, widely regarded as one of the world’s best goalkeepers, remains the undisputed number one, and the imminent arrival of Mamardashvili from Valencia in 2025 will further diminish Kelleher’s role, likely relegating him to third choice.
Selling Kelleher, a homegrown talent, would generate pure profit, enabling Liverpool to reinvest in squad areas like midfield or attack under Arne Slot’s vision.
Retaining a player of his calibre as a third-choice keeper risks stifling his career and could lower his market value, especially with his contract expiring in 2026.
While his departure is bittersweet for fans, Liverpool’s strategic succession planning and Kelleher’s ambition make a transfer this summer a logical move, benefiting all parties involved.