The departure of 25-year-old goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher, who has been unable to break Alisson Becker’s stronghold on the club, is a topic of discussion every time the transfer window opens.
His departure from Liverpool has become more and more of a reality each year, with Nottingham Forest presenting an offer this winter.If the Irish goalkeeper, who is good enough to play regularly in the Premier League, moves on, Liverpool will have to find a replacement.
Interest in Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Paterson and Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford are rumoured, but they are also eyeing the Netherlands.
According to De Telegraaf, both Liverpool and Arsenal are tracking developments for 26-year-old goalkeeper Justin Bijlow at Feyenoord, the club led by new head coach Arne Slot.
Having a good second-choice goalkeeper is a top priority for strong clubs in a long season. In fact, the Brazilian goalkeeper has been out injured for some time this season, while the Irish goalkeeper has saved the goalmouth in 26 games throughout the Premier League and Europa League.
With England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who lost his place as guardian to David Raya, also being linked with a move, it is increasingly likely that Arsenal will also look to acquire a reliable second goalkeeper, and a mid-table goalkeeper with over 100 appearances for the Eredivisie could take on that role next season.
The midfielder, who has played more than 100 games for the Eredivisie, could take on the role next season.
With manager Jurgen Klopp also leaving, the most ideal development for Liverpool is for Kelleher to stay.
However, it is not a bad idea to give a player who has grown into a top-class goalkeeper now, without complaining about not many opportunities since his early twenties, the chance to play every week at another club.
The second-choice goalkeeper is basically a difficult position to warm the bench, but will Liverpool welcome a player there with whom the new manager is also familiar…?