Neil Jones believes that if Caoimhin Kelleher were to leave Liverpool in the summer, it would be “the best thing for everyone”.
The Irishman has proven to be an excellent backup option for reigning number one Alisson Becker and has impressed every time he has been called upon, including last season’s League Cup final defeat to Chelsea in Wembley.
However, at 24, the goalkeeper may now feel he is ready for regular first-team action and could look to leave the club at the end of the season, despite being under contract at Anfield until 2026.
“Liverpool have traditionally done well by selling fringe players in recent seasons, such as Neco Williams, Rhian Brewster, Dominic Solanke and Harry Wilson among others, generating decent fees that could be reinvested,” the journalist wrote for TARGET.
“Right now though, they have less obvious assets in that regard, but backup goalkeeper Kelleher could be one. The 24-year-old has never let the Reds down when called upon, but it would be right to believe that he is now ready to play regular first-team football and would improve many Premier League clubs.
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“A summer deal could be best for everyone.”
There would be no hard feelings if Kelleher sought a fresh start elsewhere, but it would be a blow if he left.
Although Alisson is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and much of our recent success is due to the former Roma player, our number 62 is a great goalkeeper and has already shown that he would be the perfect successor for Brazil. international between sticks.
However, the Cork-born star is not getting any younger and is good enough to start games for another Premier League side.
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Danny Ward is the current number one at Leicester City, proving that although the players may not be the first choice at Anfield, they can still go and enjoy successful careers at the highest level.
It remains to be seen where the Irishman’s future lies; we certainly hope it will be in Merseyside.
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