Liverpool could be about to earn millions this summer after what just happened during the international break - opinion
03/22/2025 11:00 AM
The final international break of the season is upon us, and for Liverpool, they have already suffered an injury casualty.
Alisson Becker was brought off for Brazil in their win against Colombia after the Liverpool goalkeeper picked up a concussion, with the Reds since confirming that the former AS Roma star is now back on Merseyside to undergo an assessment.
Alisson’s injury record has been spotty this season, with the 32-year-old missing 14 games for Liverpool due to various fitness problems, though this still hasn’t stopped Arne Slot’s side from steamrolling the Premier League.
Indeed, Alisson’s latest issue has come at an annoying time for Liverpool, yet the injury could open the door for the Reds to potentially bank millions in the summer transfer window, which opens in just over two months.
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Caoimhin Kelleher could return to the Liverpool XI ahead of Anfield exit
Alisson potentially missing a game or two will open the door for Caoimhin Kelleher to return to the XI, with many expecting the Carabao Cup final to be the Irish goalkeeper’s final game for Liverpool ahead of an exit this summer.
AFC Bournemouth and Leeds United have both been linked with Kelleher in the last week with the 26-year-old seemingly destined to depart Liverpool at the end of this season after filling in expertly for Alisson throughout the campaign.
And if Kelleher is given a chance to play in a few more games for Liverpool before the end of the season, the Republic of Ireland international now has the chance to potentially increase his value and to attract more eyeballs heading into the transfer window.
Indeed, Liverpool are set for their biggest summer in some time, and the more money they can get out of a homegrown player in Kelleher, the more funds Slot will have to play around with in his attempt to overhaul the Reds squad into his perfect vision.
Caoimhin Kelleher knows final Liverpool appearances could help secure big move
With Chris Sutton naming Kelleher as the best backup goalkeeper in Premier League history, it’s safe to say that the Cork-born talent will have a lot of admirers in the upcoming summer transfer window.
And if Kelleher is given a chance to play, the Ireland international knows that performing well in these matches will help his case in securing a big move, where some top sides are likely to be interested in the 26-year-old.
Kelleher has more than shown this season that he can be a no. 1 away from Liverpool, and getting one more shot to impress could help the Reds secure a few more million in transfer fees for the shot-stopping talent.
