Liverpool have reportedly placed a surprisingly modest price tag on Caoimhin Kelleher, drawing significant interest from multiple potential buyers.
Liverpool have set their valuation for Caoimhin Kelleher, with multiple clubs expressing interest in the goalkeeper, who might be available for a lower-than-expected fee.
Following the Reds’ final game of the season, the Republic of Ireland international hinted at a potential move in search of regular first-team football, having spent years as Alisson Becker’s understudy at Anfield.
According to Sky Sports, Brentford have made contact with Liverpool regarding a possible transfer, as their current No. 1, Mark Flekken, is reportedly close to joining Bayer Leverkusen.
Liverpool Echo reports that the Merseyside club are open to offers exceeding £20 million for the 26-year-old, who has just over a year left on his current deal. Kelleher is expected to carefully consider his next step, with a number of suitors lining up if he opts to move on.
West Ham and Leeds are said to have shown firm interest, while Bournemouth and Aston Villa are also in the market for a goalkeeper. Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan spell at Bournemouth has ended, and Villa’s Emiliano Martinez could be on his way out.
The £20 million asking price is seen by some as surprisingly low for a player of Kelleher’s ability. It’s possible Liverpool are counting on strong interest to spark a bidding war and drive up the final fee.
Notably, Brentford paid the Reds significant sums for fringe players Fabio Carvalho and Sepp van den Berg last summer—£27.5 million and £25 million respectively—despite their limited game time at Anfield.
Kelleher featured in 20 matches this season (67 overall for Liverpool), showcasing his top-level credentials, including a memorable penalty save against Kylian Mbappe in a Champions League win over Real Madrid six months ago.
With just 13 months left on his contract, Liverpool may be keen to cash in now rather than risk losing him for less, though they’ll need to ensure they don’t let him go to a Premier League rival on the cheap.