Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has claimed that Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher could look to leave Anfield in 2025.
Speaking to Football Insider, Brown admitted that he could see the Reds stopper wanting a fresh challenge at the end of this season, following the signing of Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia:
“With Mamardashvili coming back from loan, it leads to questions. From what I’ve seen of Kelleher, I watched him a few times last year, he strikes me of being more than capable of becoming a first-choice goalkeeper.
“He’s taken his opportunity at Liverpool to the point he could even challenge Alisson. But I don’t think he’s happy being the backup, and especially not if the new arrival is ahead of him.
“If that’s going to be the case, I fully expect him to move on and become the first-choice somewhere else. He’s definitely got the ability to do that and he continues to prove himself at this level. So it’s a decision Liverpool will have to make in terms of who they prioritise.
“From what I’ve heard, I expect he’ll sit down with Slot at some stage to discuss what his role is going to be, and then that’ll influence whether he stays or leaves. If they can’t offer him assurances, it wouldn’t surprise me if wants to leave and could push for Liverpool to let him go.”
Our thoughts on Kelleher leaving Liverpool…
It is easy to see Kelleher wanting a fresh challenge next summer, considering the level of performance he is producing for Liverpool in Alisson’s absence.
The Republic of Ireland international has been fantastic filling in for the Brazilian, playing a big role in Arne Slot’s side sitting five points clear at the top of the Premier League table, starting five games in the competition.
Kelleher will know that Alisson is still firmly first-choice when he is available, given his status as possibly the world’s best ‘keeper, and Mamardashvili potentially coming in next summer would limit his chances even more.
Frankly, the 25-year-old deserves to be a regular starter at a Premier League club, and if that isn’t going to happen for him at Liverpool, a move away makes sense for all parties.
