Frank Christian
Changes in personnel at Liverpool are expected to increase in the next few weeks as Arne Slot’s revamped team begins to take form.
Although the Dutch manager doesn’t intend to implement sweeping alterations, he is focused on strengthening critical areas, especially with Trent Alexander-Arnold likely heading to Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong has emerged as a potential replacement for Alexander-Arnold, while fellow teammate Florian Wirtz is engaged in discussions regarding a record-breaking move to Anfield.
Slot will have a substantial transfer budget to utilize in the upcoming months, but the club aims to offload some players to help finance these acquisitions.
Darwin Nunez is seen as a probable departure, as the Uruguayan has struggled to fit into Slot’s strategy, and backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher might also exit Anfield.
The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper has expressed his ambition to secure a starting position, making a continue in the Premier League appear likely for the 26-year-old.
Caoimhin Kelleher’s Liverpool contract and transfer valuation
Alisson remains firmly entrenched as Slot’s preferred choice, and Kelleher’s opportunities will further diminish with the expected arrival of Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili, part of a transfer deal for 2024.
Although Kelleher was prevented from leaving Anfield last summer, a move now seems imminent, especially with his national team coach Heimir Hallgrímsson advising him to seek opportunities elsewhere for his career’s benefit.
Several Premier League clubs have shown interest, with Liverpool reportedly setting a transfer fee of £30m [$40m]. Notably, Sky Sports has identified Brentford as leading the chase.
Exclusive: #Brentfordfc have approached #Liverpool for Caomhin Kelleher – as #BayerLeverkusen closes in on Mark Flekken. More on @SkySportsNews and here: pic.twitter.com/6P8XR9ne6w
— Lyall Thomas (@SkySportsLyall) May 28, 2025
Current first-choice keeper Mark Flekken has been linked to a move to Leverkusen, prompting Thomas Frank to actively search for a new goalkeeper, with Kelleher among his top priorities.
Brentford will need to act swiftly, as Bournemouth and Aston Villa are also preparing to make offers, particularly as Villa anticipates Emiliano Martinez’s potential departure.
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