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Liverpool are likely to sell Caoimhin Kelleher at the end of the season and Danny Murphy believes Newcastle United is a realistic destination for the 26-year-old.

Kelleher is a wonderful goalkeeper and has been a fantastic servant for Liverpool FC but the common consensus is that he needs and deserves a move to a club where he will be the guaranteed no.1.

With Allison Becker at Anfield, it’s likely that as long as the Brazilian is fit, Kelleher will be relegated to the bench. This season has been a perfect example of this as Alisson was immediately restored to Arne Slot’s starting lineup after returning from a nasty hamstring injury.

Kelleher was in fine form at the time but Alisson is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and so naturally starts.

You could argue that Kelleher is the best backup goalkeeper in the Premier League and is likely to leave in the summer transfer window when Giorgi Mamardashvili joins from Valencia.

Danny Murphy tips Caoimhin Kelleher for move to Newcastle United

Former Liverpool striker Danny Murphy has discussed Kelleher’s future and reckons the 26-year-old would be a great fit for Newcastle United as the Magpies aim to break up the Premier League top six.

Speaking on BBC, via NUFC Blog, Murphy said: “I think next season at Liverpool we will have Alisson starting and Giorgi Mamardashvili on the bench with Caoimhin Kelleher leaving.

“My understanding is that Kelleher will leave and there won’t be short of takers, he is an outstanding goalkeeper and deserves the chance to go and be a number one.

“I think he will get a really good move and Alisson will have a season in front of Mamardashvili to help him learn and get settled.

“Where could Kelleher go? I think probably Newcastle, if they’re thinking of evolving as a club and becoming more competitive.

“Nick Pope has been a great keeper over the years but having more injuries at the minute and he’s not the best with his feet. He’ll admit that himself. I think for Kelleher, Newcastle or Chelsea are two wonderful options for him.”

Whatever Kelleher decides, Liverpool fans will always sing his praises

Kelleher may be in his final months as a Liverpool player but after a decade and several trophies, including some extremely memorable cup performances, he will not be forgotten at Anfield.

Supporters will be singing his praises for a long time to come. The Reds supporters are a loyal bunch and Kelleher has shown his own loyalty to the club and has never failed to rise to the level required when deputising for Alisson Becker.

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