West Ham have installed Liverpool\u2019s Mr. Dependable as their No 1 transfer target, and the Reds will reluctantly cash in for the right price, according to a report.<\/p>\n
Liverpool<\/a> may yet win the Premier League this season, though their squad next term is expected to look unrecognisable. Trent Alexander-Arnold is heading to Real Madrid, while there is strong Saudi Arabian interest in Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz. Nunez in particular is expected to depart.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, centre-back Jarell Quansah could be forced out<\/a> if and when Liverpool sign a new central defender. The Reds are among the cluster of the Premier League clubs to have held talks with Dean Huijsen\u2019s camp.<\/p>\n A new right-back to take Alexander-Arnold\u2019s spot will be signed, as will a left-back to shunt the declining Andy Robertson down the order. Additions in central midfield and at striker will also be sought.<\/p>\n However, today\u2019s update regards the goalkeeping position, with West Ham<\/a> sizing up Caoimhin Kelleher<\/a> for a summer swoop.<\/p>\n The Irishman, 26, has proven time and again he\u2019s far too good to warm the bench when deputising for Alisson Becker. But given the presence of Alisson at Anfield, a back-up role is all Liverpool can offer.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, Giorgi Mamardashvili is due to arrive from Valencia in the summer in a move that could push Kelleher down to third choice.<\/p>\n Kelleher has made no secret of his desire to be a regular starter and with just one year remaining on his contract, Liverpool are reluctantly ready to cash in.<\/p>\n Kelleher has recently been linked with Leeds United (if they\u2019re promoted) and Bournemouth. A move to the latter would hinge on the Cherries failing to sign Chelsea loanee Kepa\u00a0Arrizabalaga to a permanent deal.<\/p>\n But per The Sun<\/a>, Kelleher\u2019s future could actually lay in London by way of a move to West Ham.<\/p>\n Graham Potter and Co. are understood to have made Kelleher their \u2018top summer transfer target.\u2019<\/p>\n The goalkeeper is viewed as a potential upgrade on Alphonse Areola and would become the new number one if signed.<\/p>\n How much do Liverpool want for Kelleher?<\/strong><\/p>\n The report stated West Ham may initially look to pursue a loan deal, though that method of exit would not suit Liverpool unless an obligation to buy were attached.<\/p>\n Indeed, Kelleher\u2019s existing contract at Anfield expires at the end of next season and the club are in no mood to lose a highly saleable asset for nothing.<\/p>\n Furthermore, Kelleher\u2019s sale will be extra lucrative for the club given his status as a homegrown player. The proceeds from those types of exits are logged as \u2018pure profit\u2019 on the books.<\/p>\n Accordingly, Liverpool are expected to demand a permanent move and reports have differed when naming their asking price.<\/p>\n The Sun suggested a deal could be struck for as little as \u00a320m. However, talkSPORT pointed to a \u00a330m valuation, while The Mirror went even higher, citing \u00a335m.<\/p>\n In reality, Liverpool\u2019s backs are against the wall given Kelleher only has one year remaining on his deal. How high of a fee they can command may rest on how many suitors act on their interest.<\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool to steamroll competition for \u2018best young English player since Jude Bellingham\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool star\u2019s father drops huge Real Madrid transfer hint as FULL quotes emerge<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n