Liverpool's second-choice goalkeeper Kelleher may leave this summer, with Chelsea and Newcastle as potential next clubs

On January 30, Liverpool's second goalkeeper Kelleher may leave Anfield this summer. Former Reds midfielder Danny Murphy said in a program that with the joining of Zorko Mamadashvili , Kelleher's future has become uncertain, and he is likely to choose to transfer and seek to become a team's starting goalkeeper.

Kelleher, 25, has shown good performance in Liverpool's cup competitions and some Premier League matches in recent years. However, due to the Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson's stable position, Kelleher has never been able to get a long-term starting opportunity. Murphy believes that the arrival of Mamadashvili will further reduce Kelleher's playing time, forcing the Irish goalkeeper to consider a new place.

" Alisson is still Liverpool's first goalkeeper, and Mamadashvili is expected to be a substitute. In this case, it will be difficult for Kelleher to get a chance to play. " Murphy analyzed, " With his ability, he is fully qualified to be the starting goalkeeper of a team, so I think he will choose to leave this summer. "

Murphy pointed out two Premier League teams as to Kelleher's potential destination - Chelsea and Newcastle. He believes that Chelsea's current main goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, although performing well, still has shortcomings in terms of footwork, which makes Kelleher an ideal supplementary option.

" Chelsea has high requirements for goalkeepers. Sanchez is somewhat unstable in controlling the ball at his feet, which is also where he has been criticized. " Murphy said, " Kelleher has more advantages in this regard. His stability and calm playing style may make Chelsea interested. "

In addition, Newcastle is also a potential next home. Newcastle's current main goalkeeper Nick Pope has performed steadily in the past few seasons, but due to frequent injuries and shortcomings in footwork, the team may want to introduce a more versatile goalkeeper.

" Pope's ability to save shots is excellent, but his passing and passing ability is relatively limited, which is a big disadvantage in modern football. " Murphy added, " If Kelleher joins Newcastle, his technical characteristics will complement the team's needs very well. "

Currently, Kelleher's contract with Liverpool will last until 2026, but if there is a suitable offer, Liverpool may choose to release the Irish goalkeeper. As for his final destination, it depends on the operations of each team in the transfer market this summer.