Caoimhín Kelleher closing in on move to Brentford from Liverpool
Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher is closing in on move to Brentford.
The Cork native is set to join Brentford for a fee believed to be in the region of £12.5million, although that could rise to £18m with adds included.
Kelleher joined Liverpool's academy back in 2015 from Ringmahon Rangers, who are also in line to receive 20% of the sale.
During his time on Merseyside, the 26-year-old won a Premier League title, two league cups, an FA Cup, and a UEFA Super Cup.
But with one year left on his contract, and with Giorgi Mamardashvili set to finally link up with Arne Slot's squad this summer, the Republic of Ireland international had been seeking a transfer in an effort to play more first-team football.
The Bees had been facing competition from Leeds and West Ham for Kelleher's signature, but Thomas Frank's side's strong relationship with the Reds, having secured Sepp van den Berg from Liverpool last summer, helped in negotiations.
Brentford were also searching for a new, first choice shot-stopper with Mark Flekken set to sign for Bayer Leverkusen.
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