Liverpool value goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher at above £20million ($26.9m) this summer with Brentford among several Premier League clubs interested in his availability.
Kelleher, 26, is entering the final year of his contract at Anfield and has made 67 appearances for Liverpool, including nine clean sheets in 20 games in 2024-25.
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Brentford’s interest in Kelleher is fuelled by the possibility of Mark Flekken moving on this summer; the Dutch goalkeeper has been Brentford’s No 1 since David Raya’s 2023 move to Arsenal and has missed just two Premier League games across two seasons.
Kelleher has primarily been utilised as a back-up goalkeeper to first-choice goalkeeper Alisson but has played a significant role in his side’s cup matches, starting in both Liverpool’s Carabao Cup victories at Wembley in 2022 and 2024.
The Republic of Ireland international has played when Alisson has been injured this campaign; firstly when the Brazil international suffered a hamstring injury in October and also for the concussion sustained while on international duty in March.
Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will join Liverpool’s squad this summer after his £29m move was confirmed last year.
Kelleher has made it clear he wants to pursue a new challenge. Speaking after Sunday’s trophy lift, he told Optus Sport: “I think I’ve said it before as well that like, I feel like I’m a number one and I feel like I’m good enough to play week in, week out. That’s what I’m looking to do.
“Obviously, this season I was lucky enough to play a lot of games … but yeah, it’s definitely something I’m looking at.”
On Wednesday, Kelleher — alongside Robbie Brady of Preston North End and Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins — was shortlisted for the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) senior men’s international player of the year.
Kelleher’s exit has been on the cards
James Pearce
It’s been clear for some time that Caoimhin Kelleher’s Liverpool career would be coming to an end this summer.
At the age of 26, he’s desperate to step out of Alisson’s shadow and become a No 1 in his own right. He had hoped to move on a year ago but with no suitable offers forthcoming, he stayed put and knuckled down.
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Liverpool don’t want to lose the best back-up goalkeeper in the Premier League. Kelleher made a significant contribution to their title triumph this season as he played in 10 league matches due to Alisson’s injury issues.
However, with just one year left on his contract, a move makes sense for all parties. The Premier League champions should get a decent fee for him and Kelleher should get the regular football he craves.
Liverpool have long since been preparing for this eventuality. Mamardashvili will arrive from Valencia to compete with Alisson after that deal was struck last summer.
Additional reporting: Jay Harris
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