According to reports, Liverpool is willing to consider offers for one of the key players who played a crucial role in their Carabao Cup final victory at Wembley last weekend.
Football Insider reports that the Reds are open to receiving offers of £20m for Caoimhin Kelleher. This is in response to their rejection of an offer for 75% of that amount from Nottingham Forest in January.
Celtic and other Premier League clubs have shown interest in the 25-year-old player, who is expected to make a decision regarding his future at Anfield in the summer.
If Adrian, the Republic of Ireland international, were to be transferred, Liverpool would be compelled to seek a new replacement for Alisson Becker since his contract expires in the summer.
Kelleher’s future prospects have been a subject of conjecture for a considerable while, since the Cork native, who is currently 25 years old, has yet to establish a path beyond Alisson when the Brazilian is physically capable and accessible.
Liverpool’s number 62 is currently demonstrating significant value at Anfield because to the absence of the primary goalkeeper due to injury.
He has demonstrated commendable performance by making two heroic saves against Cole Palmer and Conor Gallagher in the Carabao Cup final on the previous Sunday.
Even if the Irishman returns to his role as a substitute once Alisson fully recovers, it is possible that his recent performances, particularly the one at Wembley five days ago, have contributed to an increase in his market worth.
It may be inferred that the Reds would exhibit significant hesitancy in relinquishing a goalkeeper of Kelleher’s caliber.
However, it is plausible that there exists an acknowledgment of his current professional stage, wherein he aspires to establish himself as an unequivocal primary choice for other teams.
If Liverpool receives a lucrative offer and the 25-year-old player decides to go, it is crucial for them to have a suitable replacement of comparable caliber ready to join immediately.