Report: Three clubs keen on signing Kelleher

[TLW]

Tottenham are the latest club to indicate an interest in signing Caoimhin Kelleher in the summer.

 

The Irish Independent report that the North London club have joined Brighton and Brentford who have identified the Liverpool reserve keeper as a key part of their summer transfer business.

 

All three clubs face big decision to make regarding their current No 1 keepers.

 

There is constant discussion over the future of Hugo Lloris and while the current club captain has been a fine servant in his decade with the club, at 36 the main query is whether it is time to move on and look for someone younger in the role.

 

Brighton have switched goalkeepers from Robert Sanchez to Jason Steele in recent months and while the latter has held his end of the bargain pretty well (barring the implosion against Everton), there is a school of thought that Roberto De Zerbi may want to bring his own goalkeeper in after inheriting the duo on his arrival.

 

Meanwhile the club future of David Raya is also somewhat unknown with Brentford bracing for some offers for the Spanish international come the summer after the 27 year-old has been one of the most impressive keepers in the division this season.

 

It doesn’t need to be stated how highly everyone associated with Liverpool rates Kelleher.

 

 

Being a back-up keeper has to be one of the most thankless roles in the game, especially when you are behind arguably the finest gloveman in World Football today in Alisson.

 

But the Irishman has been the definition of a true professional.

 

Whenever asked the question, he has stated his aspirations to be a number one but also is incredibly grateful for opportunities he has been given and getting to train on a daily basis with the big Brazilian will be worth its weight in gold.

 

And when he has earned the opportunity to play, Kelleher has produced fine performances with Jurgen Klopp going as far to say that he is the best No 2 goalkeeper in the world.

 

 

It is not just on the club front that Kelleher wants to establish himself but also for his country with Southampton’s Gavin Bazunu currently in possession of the No 1 jersey.

 

The club are aware of Kelleher’s desire for regular first team Football and while they will be sad to see the 24 year-old depart, he will do so with their best wishes and firm in the knowledge that whoever signs him will get someone who has a massive upside and is not phased by any situation or individual.

 

It is believed that the club will accept a bid in the region of £20 million.

 

 

 

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[Bobby Hundreds]

No way do you sell a keeper as good as him to top 4 rivals.

[Lee909]

Still hope we add in a 35/40ml buy back,even if tbey had to sell for 15ml instead, incaseAlisson decides he wants out in a couple of years 

[sir roger]

Would be excellent business for Brentford if they can get Kevin and £20m or so in the wash. Think that Raya is a decent keeper but a bit of a 'flavour of the day' at the moment.

[ZonkoVille77]

Nothing less than 80 million. That Kepa cunt cost a fortune and he was/is muck. 

[Harry's Lad]

I'll be sorry to see him leave but a talent like him should be playing every week.

I agree with Bobby though with regard to a top 4 rival and also Lee about a buy back clause.

 

This lad has the potential to be world class imo. I have never felt more comfortable with a goalie covering our number 1, he's that good.

 

Good luck to him and I hope to see him back between the sticks for us when Ali finally leaves.

[VladimirIlyich]

Just now, Harry's Lad said:

I'll be sorry to see him leave but a talent like him should be playing every week.

I agree with Bobby though with regard to a top 4 rival and also Lee about a buy back clause.

 

This lad has the potential to be world class imo. I have never felt more comfortable with a goalie covering our number 1, he's that good.

 

Good luck to him and I hope to see him back between the sticks for us when Ali finally leaves.

Maybe he is so good because he feels comfortable here at our club as a back up? He looks top class but could it be because he likes it so much? Could he do a Clough at Forest where when they play for another club they turn to dogshit?

I wish him well regardless and hope we improve on Adrian as back up,quickly!

 

[Harry's Lad]

20 minutes ago, VladimirIlyich said:

Maybe he is so good because he feels comfortable here at our club as a back up? He looks top class but could it be because he likes it so much? Could he do a Clough at Forest where when they play for another club they turn to dogshit?

I wish him well regardless and hope we improve on Adrian as back up,quickly!

 

He's calmness personified mate but I take your point, plus playing behind peak Virg would instill confidence

It looks like we'll find out soon enough.

 

 

[Butch]

He's going to be a top keeper and definitely need a buy back clause. Should not be sold at a bargain basement price. When we show an interest in a player the price raises significantly so let's do the same. 

[Moo]

£20m? Eff off.

[coachpotato]

£20m seems a bit on the low side in today’s market?

 

Definitely a buy back clause, just in case.

[Guest]

Will pay Keita, Thiago and Ox for the rest of the season.

[El Rojo]

I think he's excellent and £20m is much too low. It was a problem position for us for 30 years and if Alisson wants out at any stage soon, we're back at square one. 

 

We should be looking at loaning him out. 

 

[sir roger]

I suppose you are paying for promise at the moment, hence the £20m quoted.

He has only played a handful of senior games which is presumably why the guy at Southampton  mostly gets the Republic of Ireland gig

[Kevin D]

I’d need to know who we’re replacing him with first.

[VladimirIlyich]

14 minutes ago, Kevin D said:

I’d need to know who we’re replacing him with first.

Maybe,based on the past,you'd rather not know!

[Daisy]

Fuck spurs. Cant be letting them have a decent keeper

[sir roger]

15 minutes ago, Kevin D said:

I’d need to know who we’re replacing him with first.

 

Let's hope we can outmuscle Wrexham for Ben Foster

[TD_LFC]

54 minutes ago, coachpotato said:

£20m seems a bit on the low side in today’s market?

 

Definitely a buy back clause, just in case.

 

Has there been many back up keepers for 20 million plus though (who haven't lost there place following a big transfer in)?

 

Bazunu had 70 plus appearences in the lower leagues and went from City to Southampton for 12m, Kelleher must have 30(ish) appearances tops.

 

 

[VladimirIlyich]

I've heard there are also three clubs interested in Adrian 'A Driver,a 6 iron and a sand wedge.'

[Code]

42 minutes ago, Kevin D said:

I’d need to know who we’re replacing him with first.

Strong rumours its this guy.

 

 

[Grinch]

No idea how good the lad is until he plays regularly somewhere.  It’ll never be here so adios.  Also need to boost the meagre kitty someway.

[El Rojo]

50 minutes ago, Code said:

Strong rumours its this guy.

 

 

 

Be interesting to see how this fella plays in a game in which there are more people in the stands than on the pitch. 

[TD_LFC]

Bit of the Ramsdales about him*

 

*not a compliment

[TheHowieLama]

Ron-Robert Zieler has been mentioned as a backup - qualifies as HG, originally signed by Schmadtke