Caoimhin Kelleher has lately hinted at his frustration about staying at Liverpool this summer time, however the membership have been proper to maintain him in gentle of the affords they acquired.
It’s no secret the Irishman aspires to be a No. 1 goalkeeper, and it’s trying more and more seemingly Kelleher received’t be capable to fulfil these ambitions at Anfield.
With Liverpool securing the signature of Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is ready to affix the membership in the summertime of 2025, Kelleher’s possibilities of changing into Alisson‘s inheritor are slim.
That’s why the 25-year-old was open to a transfer away from the Reds this summer time, which Kelleher lately confirmed through the worldwide break.
“My ambition has all the time been clear the previous few seasons that I wish to be a No. 1,” the Reds’ No. 62 stated.
“My mission was to exit and play and be a No 1. It’s been reported that Liverpool rejected a couple of bids as properly. It’s not all the time in my arms to make the choice. My ambition is to show I’m adequate to play week in, week out.”
However whereas Kelleher’s want to play common soccer is comprehensible, particularly given he can be turning 26 years outdated later this 12 months, the Reds have been additionally proper to maintain maintain of him this summer time.
Liverpool set their price ticket for Kelleher, in extra of £20 million, and it was not matched by any potential suitor all through the switch window, together with Nottingham Forest.
The Athletic’s James Pearce defined this on the Stroll On Podcast earlier this week.
He stated: “To my data, the one affords that have been forthcoming [for Kelleher] have been from Nottingham Forest on the finish of the switch window, and it was £7 million plus Matt Turner, who Liverpool had completely no real interest in.
“Forest got here again with a touch improved supply however once more, nothing near Liverpool’s valuation, which was across the £25-£30 million mark, so I discover it a bit weird.
“It baffles me that there wasn’t a much bigger sort of battle for his signature. Why would you promote Kelleher for £7 million plus a backup goalie you don’t even need? That may have been nonsensical.”
One can hardly blame Liverpool for not accepting that provide for Kelleher, and it speaks volumes that Turner would go on to signal a mortgage deal at Crystal Palace.
The Reds are run as a enterprise, and on the finish of the day, Kelleher is an asset Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes will solely be keen to lose for the suitable worth.
If the supply on the desk is nowhere close to that determine, then there was not a lot else Liverpool might do. The membership, although, can be anticipating Kelleher to push by way of a transfer subsequent summer time.
