Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Liverpool backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher in a £35 million deal next summer.
According to a report from The Sun, Chelsea are plotting a 2025 summer move for Liverpool backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. The Irishman is valued at £35 million, and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea can get the deal done.
The Irish goalkeeper has struggled for regular game time, and he has been linked with an exit from the club in recent months. Although Kelleher is playing regularly right now because of the injury blow to Alisson Becker, he is likely to be relegated to the role of the backup goalkeeper once the Brazilian is back from his injury blow.
Caoimhin Kelleher has proven himself to be a quality goalkeeper, and he has shown his ability in cup games and the league. There is no doubt that he is good enough to start for most Premier League clubs, and he will be desperate for regular first-team action. If Chelsea come forward with an official offer, it would not be a surprise if the Liverpool goalkeeper is tempted to join them.
Chelsea need an upgrade on Robert Sanchez
Chelsea have been linked with several goalkeepers in recent months. Robert Sanchez has been quite underwhelming since joining the West London club, and there have been rumours that Chelsea could look to replace him.
The Liverpool backup star could be the ideal acquisition for them. The Republic of Ireland international is available for a reasonable price of £35 million right now, and he could sort out their goalkeeping situation for the foreseeable future.
The opportunity to play for Chelsea could be quite attractive for the player as well. The Blues are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they have shown improvement under their new manager. They could be back challenging for major trophies once again, and Kelleher will certainly want to join them and push for trophies regularly.
With Chelsea ready to pay the asking price for him in the coming months, a deal might be on the cards. Any move will have to wait until the end of the season. Liverpool are unlikely to weaken their squad midway through the campaign.
