Liverpool exceeded all expectations this season, winning the Premier League in Arne Slot's debut campaign. The upcoming one could be a lot more difficult though. This is not only an ageing, but a key player like Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving. He might not be the only one heading for the Anfield exit door either and one of them is on the radar of Chelsea.
Alisson Becker is arguably the best goalkeeper in the world. He continues to be the Liverpool number one. But that has been bad news for Caoimhin Kelleher, who has spent years warming the bench at Anfield.
For the past few summers, he has been linked with a move away. Now, with just a year left on his contract and Giorgi Mamardashvili coming in, this feels like the perfect time for Kelleher to leave.
Chelsea have a problem between the posts right now. Robert Sanchez has undeniable quality but is also full of errors. Filip Jorgensen simply has not done enough since coming in. And while Dorde Petrovic excelled on loan at Strasbourg, is he the one Enzo Maresca sees as his long-time number one?
Chelsea interested in signing 26-year-old Liverpool player
As reported by Fichajes, Aston Villa are eyeing Kelleher as Emiliano Martinez's replacement. But Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Bournemouth are also reportedly interested in signing him
On paper, a move for Kelleher makes a ton of sense for Chelsea. He is Premier League proven and at a club like Liverpool. Whenever given a chance, he has excelled and the only reason he is not a starter is that he has Alisson ahead of him. In many ways, signing the Irishman feels like a no-brainer for the Blues, who need a reliable option between the posts. He ticks every box that they could be looking for.
This current Chelsea think tank has often decided not to go after no-brainer signings though, instead choosing to do things their own way. So, it would come as no surprise if they are not even considering a move for him.