Chelsea made a behavior of raiding Liverpool for gamers within the early 2010s, and the west London outfit might reportedly be set to strive their luck with the Merseysiders as soon as extra.
In distinction to the abundance of goalkeeping riches in Arne Slot’s squad, which’ll be additional enhanced by the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili over the summer time, Enzo Maresca has had somewhat much less pleasure along with his choices between the sticks.
Robert Sanchez has been culpable of some cringeworthy howlers this season, whereas second-choice Filip Jorgensen hasn’t been capable of absolutely dislodge the under-fire Spaniard, and the Blues may very well be available in the market for one more netminder when the switch window opens in two months’ time.
Chelsea plotting £40m supply for Caoimhin Kelleher
In response to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Chelsea are steeling themselves to check Liverpool’s resolve for Caoimhin Kelleher within the type of a deliberate £40m supply.
The addition of a brand new goalkeeper is among the many ‘principal targets’ for the Stamford Bridge outfit for the summer time switch window, and if they’ll persuade the Irishman of a ‘extra outstanding position’ than what he has at Anfield, that may very well be pivotal to their hopes of signing him.
Even with Alisson Becker as a nailed-on first selection and Mamardashvili to reach in time for subsequent season, the Blues are suggested to not anticipate a ‘easy negotiation’ for the 26-year-old, who the Reds nonetheless worth extremely regardless of being unable to supply him the game-time that he’s publicly sought.
Might Chelsea be a viable possibility for Kelleher?
It appears extra doubtless than unlikely that Kelleher will go away Liverpool in the summertime, however will Chelsea be the fortunate membership to signal him?
The Blues are on the right track to qualify for the Champions League, a degree at which the ‘unflappable‘ goalkeeper (within the phrases of Irish broadcaster RTE) has already proven that he can excel, and the price quoted by Fichajes is a good reflection of his worth in right now’s market.
If Maresca is ready to supply the 26-year-old undisputed first-choice standing at Stamford Bridge, one thing which has continually eluded the Cork native at Anfield, then the Republic of Eire worldwide might effectively soar on the likelihood to play for the west Londoners.
Nonetheless, Liverpool may need reservations about promoting Kelleher to Chelsea, given the rivalry which has developed between the 2 golf equipment within the twenty first century and the Blues getting nearer to reclaiming the standing of positional rivals to us after a few underwhelming seasons.
It’ll be gutting to see the Irishman leaving, and shifting to the west London membership would make it even more durable to take for Reds supporters, however he completely deserves to be a constant starter at a excessive degree in England and certainly Europe, and £40m is a more true reflection of his abilities than some derisory affords during the last 12 months.
