Leeds United are reportedly keen on signing 26-year-old Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Leeds United are considering a move for 26-year-old Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as a potential long-term replacement for Illan Meslier.
The Leeds United goalkeeper has been quite underwhelming this season, and he can be quite error-prone. They need to replace him, and Kelleher would be a quality addition. The Irishman has been a backup to Alisson Becker over the last few years, but he has shown his quality during his cameos.
There is no doubt that the Republic of Ireland international is good enough to start for a Premier League club regularly, and if Leeds United can secure promotion at the end of the season, they could be an attractive destination for the 26-year-old Irishman.
Caoimhin Kelleher must leave Liverpool
Kelleher is entering the peak years of his career, and he will want to play regularly at this stage of his career. Sitting on the bench at Liverpool is unlikely to benefit him. It seems unlikely that Liverpool will stand in his way if he wants to move on. The Reds have already signed Giorgi Mamardashvilli from Valencia, and he will join up with his new team in the summer.
Kelleher will fall further down the pecking order, and it would be ideal for him to move on. However, he is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition, given his performances at Liverpool. The Reds could demand a substantial amount of money for the 26-year-old goalkeeper, and it remains to be seen whether Leeds United are prepared to break the bank for him.
Leeds have enjoyed an impressive season so far, and they are pushing for promotion to the Premier League. They are well-placed to return to the English top flight in the summer. The Whites will want to establish themselves as Premier League regular, and they need to sign quality players for that to happen.
They need to improve their squad during the summer transfer window, and signing a reliable goalkeeper should be one of their top priorities. Leeds United have also shown interest in Djordje Petrovic.