Goalie Gossip: From Liverpool Benchwarming to Number 1 Dreaming…
It looks like Caoimhin Kelleher, Liverpool’s resident bench-warmer and occasional nap-taker, is eyeing a move away this summer, possibly playing his last game for the Reds recently. Having rocked the Carabao Cup finals in 2022 and 2024 like a superstar DJ, he found himself unable to spin the records against Newcastle this time. With Alisson Becker reclaiming his spot faster than you can say “keeper’s gloves,” Kelleher’s days at Anfield might be numbered.
This 26-year-old Irish shot-stopper has his heart set on being number one – not just in spirit, but in job title too! As Liverpool preps to welcome Giorgi Mamardashvili, Kelleher’s calendar looks as open as a goal with no defense. Plus, with his contract ticking towards its expiration date, Liverpool’s aiming to collect a nice parting gift – cash, not commemorative mugs.
While Celtic, Nottingham Forest, and Chelsea have been snooping around, two new contenders have entered the fray: Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur. Leeds needs to ditch the Championship scene for a chance, while Spurs might just leave Kelleher in the same backup situation. Talk about a goalie getting more attention than a hat-trick hero!
