Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp has recommended {that a} participant many thought was on the way in which out might keep on Merseyside in spite of everything.
On the weekend, Anfield waved goodbye to 4 servants of the membership who’ve gained each trophy out there throughout Klopp’s tenure. Roberto Firmino signed off with an equaliser towards Aston Villa, with Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner all departing, too.
However removed from being the one gamers anticipated to go away Liverpool this summer time, the Reds are set for an enormous overhaul of their squad, with loads of new stars arriving, too. When talking about switch plans, Klopp hinted at as a lot – however recommended there could also be a goal for different golf equipment who will keep within the fold.
“We glance in all departments aside from goalkeeper in the intervening time,” Klopp mentioned on Friday. “Sure, if there’s a good [centre-back] on the market, I’d not deny it. That is all. We have a look at all areas of the pitch, undoubtedly.”
Liverpool have been linked with new centre-backs – in addition to potential midfielders to hitch. However the German’s admission that the Merseysiders will not be goalkeepers means that Caoimhin Kelleher might stay at Anfield, regardless of hyperlinks with Premier League rivals.
Final month, Norwegian outlet Varden claimed that Liverpool have been in for Odds BK custodian Leopold Wahlstedt could also be eyed as a Kelleher substitute, with the Specific stating that the Republic of Eire worldwide was earmarked for departure.
Whereas Klopp is unlikely to explicitly state that Kelleher is leaving, nonetheless, he denied any likelihood of him going just lately.
“Caoimh Kelleher? He has a contract,” Klopp mentioned. “No, I can not see him leaving. It must be a unprecedented supply for me to even begin interested by it, I’ve to say.”
Kelleher is valued at €8 million by Transfermarkt.
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The Reds are quite a lot of attainable options, together with Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich, Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella, Brighton midfielder Moises Caidedo and Chelsea fringe midfielder Conor Gallagher. Ex-Crimson Jose Enrique has questioned whether or not the Merseysiders even wanted Bellingham, anyway.
