Leeds United-linked Caoimhin Kelleher
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Carla Devine
Tue 27 May 2025 16:10, UK
Daniel Farke has a busy summer ahead as he looks to get his Leeds United side in shape for life in the Premier League.
After going up as champions this season, the Whites know that they need to stop the trend of promoted sides being instantly relegated.
With all three newly promoted sides coming straight back down to the Championship, though, the 49ers know that investment is needed.
The West Yorkshire outfit have already been linked to a host of names, as Farke targets key positions for strength at Elland Road.
Daniel Farke
Farke has a busy summer ahead. (Credit: Imago)
Leeds United set to get Caoimhin Kelleher
When Illan Meslier was dropped by Farke, to be replaced by Karl Darlow, it became clear that the boss was going to be targeting a new goalkeeper this summer.
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After winning the Premier League title with Liverpool, Caoimhin Kelleher has expressed the desire for a move away to get regular minutes next term.
A transfer to Elland Road has been mooted, and with the experience he has around an elite set-up, the 49ers could kick things off perfectly by signing the Irishman.
Farke will have to retain members of his Championship squad for life in the top flight and it is defensively where the most continuity may appear.
Jayden Bogle and Joe Rodon have been solid for the Whites this season and could be trusted to take the step up.
Pascal Struijk has struggled with injuries, but given he already has Premier League experience, he is a safe option, having not let Leeds down thus far.
Junior Firpo looks likely to leave West Yorkshire this summer as his contract expires, but another Liverpool player could be the solution to fill that gap in Konstantinos Tsimikas.
The defender also has experience at the top of the game, but is likely to exit Anfield in search of regular minutes. A transfer deal would be a statement of intent from the 49ers ahead of the new campaign.
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Ao Tanaka has been a standout performer at Elland Road this season and therefore, he is deserving of taking the step up with Leeds.
Ethan Ampadu is likely to retain a position in the starting line-up, too, as club captain. The 24-year-old played top-flight football for Sheffield United back in the 2020-21 season and his experience could well boost the West Yorkshire outfit too.
After the Blades failed to gain promotion to the Premier League, this could be the perfect time for Leeds to make a transfer move for Gus Hamer, who registered 18 goal contributions this term and will undoubtedly contribute to attacking efforts.
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Hamer could be ready to step up to the Premier League.
Dan James’ impressive performances towards the end of the campaign are likely to give him a spot in the side, while Leeds will hope Manor Solomon can start on the other flank again.
Solomon could well be on the move from Tottenham this summer, and given he is already established in the Leeds team, it would not be a surprise to see the two reunite.
Joel Piroe is unlikely to be the first-choice striker in the top flight. The West Yorkshire outfit have been linked with several options this summer, but Callum Wilson could be the man to move to Elland Road.
The Newcastle man is likely to be available on a free transfer this summer and with extensive Premier League experience in comparison to the likes of Evan Ferguson, Farke could choose to go for a solid and experienced option to start with.
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