Caoimhin Kelleher has been linked with a move to Leeds.
(Credit: Imago)
Josh Edwards
Sun 1 June 2025 15:40, UK
Leeds United target Caoimhin Kelleher looks set to leave Liverpool this summer.
Ever since losing his place to Karl Darlow, it has appeared evident that Illan Meslier would be replaced at Leeds United as they prepare for life back in the Premier League.
Leeds are said to be willing to pay upwards of £30million to land his replacement this summer, with a budget of £150m expected for the entire squad.
However, after the latest update on Leeds-linked Kelleher, it seems as though their first priority is elsewhere.
Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher
Kelleher has been linked with Leeds (Credit: Imago)
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Several goalkeepers have been linked with a move to Elland Road this summer, though perhaps none as strongly as Kelleher.
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The Irish international has been heavily mooted as the replacement for Meslier, but via a report from Alex Crook, that deal is becoming unlikely.
Crook states that Liverpool have now entered advanced talks with Brentford over the exit of Kelleher, who could join the Bees for as little as £18m.
Appearances Goals conceded Clean sheets
20 20 9
Kelleher’s Liverpool record this season.
Given the fact that the Whites are prepared to set aside a large portion of money for a new ‘keeper arrival, the fact they haven’t pushed ahead with this deal suggests that they are either prioritising other targets, or potentially other areas of the squad.
Finding a new number one will undoubtedly be on Farke’s to-do list, though it appears as though it will be a different name this summer.
Illan Meslier
Meslier endured a tough season. (Credit: Imago)
Meslier needs replacing as a priority
Meslier very early cost Leeds United promotion last season, and had Farke not made the decision to drop him, this summer could have been an entirely different story.
Surviving in the Premier League is hard enough as it is, but with Meslier in goal, Leeds would be making it significantly more difficult, and it is a risk they don’t need to take.
The addition of a striker and a goalkeeper have to be the two priorities, with areas of improvement across several other departments of the squad.
With the transfer window now open, albeit for a short period of time, Leeds will be hoping to start their summer business early.
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