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| Caoimhin Kelleher is linked with Tottenham Hotspur |
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has made it clear that only 'an extraordinary offer' would see goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher leave the club this summer.
The recent reports of Tottenham's interest in Kelleher have sparked rumors of his potential departure from Anfield. However, Klopp has emphasized that Kelleher is an important part of his squad and that he has no intention of letting him go unless a substantial offer is made. Klopp's stance on Kelleher's future at Liverpool suggests that he values the young goalkeeper's potential and sees him as a crucial member of the team.
Kelleher has played a significant role in Liverpool's recent successes, including his heroics in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals in 2021, which earned him praise from Klopp. Kelleher's performances have also seen him overtake Adrian as Liverpool's understudy for first-choice goalkeeper Alisson. Klopp's trust in Kelleher's abilities is evident in the fact that he has been given opportunities to play in important matches, such as the penalty shootout against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup in 2022. Kelleher's potential and development are clearly highly valued by Klopp, making it unlikely that he would let him leave the club easily.
Despite reports suggesting that Kelleher is seeking a move away from Anfield in search of more first-team opportunities, Klopp's trust in the young goalkeeper's abilities and potential development suggest that he is an integral part of Liverpool's plans for the future. Klopp's insistence on an 'extraordinary offer' for Kelleher also highlights the importance of the goalkeeper to the team's success.
The Liverpool manager told reporters: "He has a contract. You want us to say goodbye (to Adrian) just in case?
"Honestly, I can't see Caoimh leaving. It must be an extraordinary offer for me to start thinking, I have to say."
Klopp added: "Adrian, if we don't say goodbye, what could that mean? That he probably stays. If nothing in the papers, then it's not decided yet, finally.
"We will not do, just in case, but I have a rather good feeling that we will keep working in that position."