Chelsea Plans £35m Move for Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher to Fix Goalkeeping Woes

Chelsea is reportedly planning to sign a new goalkeeper currently playing in the Premier League, with Liverpool’s Caoimhín Kelleher emerging as their top target. According to The Sun, Chelsea is looking to strengthen their goalkeeping department and is ready to make a significant bid for Kelleher in the summer. However, they face competition from Juventus and Napoli, who are also monitoring the 25-year-old.

This development comes amid dissatisfaction among Chelsea fans with their current goalkeepers. Robert Sánchez, despite public backing from manager Enzo Maresca, has been criticized for inconsistency and costly mistakes. Filip Jorgensen, seen as a long-term prospect, is not yet ready to take on the number one role. Meanwhile, Djordje Petrovic, who many believe could have been a solid option, was surprisingly loaned out this season.

Kelleher, valued at £35 million by Liverpool, is reportedly open to staying in the Premier League, which may give Chelsea an advantage over the Italian clubs. Former Republic of Ireland international Shay Given recently praised Kelleher, stating, “Caoimhín has shown he has the talent to be a Premier League number one but needs to leave Liverpool to achieve that.”

Given also highlighted Kelleher’s dilemma at Liverpool, where he is firmly second-choice behind Alisson Becker. Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s admission that Alisson will always be the club’s first-choice goalkeeper has made it clear that Kelleher’s opportunities will remain limited. With Kelleher turning 26 this month, the pressure to secure regular game time is mounting.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Kelleher underscores their ambition to fix their goalkeeping issues, but they will need to act decisively to fend off competition from Juventus and Napoli. For now, all eyes are on whether Kelleher’s future lies at Stamford Bridge or elsewhere.