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Irish Daily Mirror
38 minutes ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Kelleher decision will be key to former Manchester United manager's transfer bid
Caoimhin Kelleher is in advanced talks with Brentford, who want to land the Liverpool and Ireland goalkeeper before giving the green light to their current number one to leave. According to Sky Sports, talks between Brentford and Premier League champions Liverpool are at an advanced stage. The Bees are resigned to losing their Netherlands international Mark Flekken, whose transfer to Bayer Leverkusen now hinges on a replacement being recruited. Brentford have identified Kelleher as their top choice and as soon as he signs, Flekken's €13m switch to former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag's side will be finalised. Kelleher will arrive at a cost of around €25m if a deal can be struck. His Liverpool days were all but numbered last summer when the Reds signed Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia. However, Liverpool turned down bids from Nottingham Forest as Mamardashvili was loaned back to the La Liga side for the season, and the Irishman made 20 appearances in all competitions during the campaign. Leeds United, West Ham, Chelsea and Newcastle are among the clubs that have monitored Kelleher this past season, but Brentford appear to have won the race for the Corkman. Whether a move can be finalised ahead of Ireland's friendlies against Senegal on Friday and Luxembourg four days later remains to be seen. Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson said on Sunday that he didn't want players getting distracted by potential moves. Asked if he would allow a player to leave the camp to undergo a medical over the next week, he replied: 'I would prefer after Luxembourg, but a medical today doesn't take a long time, so it could be done here if it's something like this. 'I've had this in previous camps, you would just evaluate the situation when it comes.' Asked what he would tell any player that came to him seeking advice on a possible transfer, he replied: 'I've had some players calling and telling me that this is a possibility. I would just give it a thought before I say something. 'It's basically the same thing, it's better to be playing on a regular basis in a good club. 'Sometimes it's players that are really highly valued at their clubs. 'It's always a risk changing clubs because you need to play better than the current player in that position. So it's always a risk to change a club and I would just try to be honest. 'I've been quite consistent in saying this, so they kind of know what I would be answering.'
Irish Examiner
an hour ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
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. More to follow...
Metro
an hour ago
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- Metro
Chelsea and Tottenham miss out as Liverpool agree deal to sell Caoimhin Kelleher
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sell Caoimhin Kelleher for an initial £12.5m, according to reports. Kelleher, 26, wants to become a No. 1 at a club after playing back-up to Alisson Becker throughout his career so far. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper made his Liverpool debut back in 2019 but has only played 67 first-team games overall due to the presence of Alisson, one of the best shot-stoppers in the world. Kelleher did enjoy a run in Arne Slot's team at the start of the season when Alisson was sidelined with an injury an impressed as Liverpool began to mount a successful title challenge. His form even raised suggestions that Kelleher should retain his place in the team once Alisson returned to full fitness but, as expected, Slot went back to the Brazilian. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Kelleher was never going to accept another season on the bench and made it clear to Liverpool earlier in the year that he would be seeking a summer move to secure more game-time. More Trending Liverpool did not want to lose arguably the best back-up goalkeeper in the Premier League but accepted his decision. The likes of Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa have been linked with moves for Kelleher and Sky Sports say Brentford have won the race to secure his signature. It is claimed Brentford have agreed a deal with Liverpool which will cost an initial £12.5. Add-ons could take the overall figure closer to £20m. More to follow… For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Rio Ferdinand says Matheus Cunha signing raises questions over future of Man Utd trio MORE: Chelsea told to sign Aston Villa star and send Jadon Sancho back to Man Utd MORE: Barcelona in talks to sign £45m Arsenal star as Hansi Flick approves transfer
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
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- Scottish Sun
Brentford AGREE transfer for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher with fans shocked by fee
The Irishman is set to replace the Bees' outgoing stopper JUDGEMENT KELL Brentford AGREE transfer for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher with fans shocked by fee BRENTFORD have agreed a £12.5million deal to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. After several successful seasons backing up Alisson, the Irishman is set for a crack as a Premier League No1. 1 Caoimhin Kelleher is set to leave Liverpool this summer Credit: Rex Kelleher, 26, has made 67 senior appearances for the Reds. Under Jurgen Klopp and then Arne Slot, the Cork-born ace has helped Liverpool to a Premier League title, an FA Cup, two League Cups and the Uefa Super Cup. According to Sky Sports, Brentford have had a £12.5m bid accepted for Kelleher. Thomas Frank's side are seeking a replacement for outgoing stopper Mark Flekken. The Dutchman, 31, is on the verge of becoming Erik ten Hag's first signing as Bayer Leverkusen boss. Flekken has agreed to join Leverkusen in an £11m deal, although the deal has not yet been finalised with Brentford wanting to find a replacement first. With Kelleher on the brink of signing, the Bees will likely finalise their Flekken sale in the coming days. Several fans have been left stunned by the bargain fee for Kelleher. One wrote on X: "How much? Bros a 50m keeper going for 12.5m." While a second claimed: "lol bargain. Trent cost Madrid 2.5m less for a month." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
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- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Brentford set to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher after agreeing £18m fee
Liverpool have agreed an £18million deal with Brentford to sell goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. The Republic of Ireland international will replace Mark Flekken who is joining Bayer Leverkusen for £9million. The Republic of Ireland international will replace Mark Flekken who is joining Bayer Leverkusen for £9million. Kelleher, 26, only had one year left on contract and Liverpool were looking for around £20m for the dependable stopper who also had interest from West Ham, Leeds and Bournemouth. Brentford have been interested in Kelleher since before they signed Flekken but Liverpool have only been open to selling him since securing Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia last summer. Kelleher wants to compete for a starting place and the arrival of Mamardashvili means it is the Georgian who will be battling with Alisson next season. Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson spoke openly about wanting Kelleher to leave Anfield in search of regular minutes as a first-choice goalkeeper elsewhere. Kelleher, capped 22 times for his country already, secured his second Premier League title with the Reds this season but only started 10 games with Alisson ahead of him in the pecking order. Flekken will link up with Erik ten Hag at Leverkusen and the fee will rise to £11m with add ons.
