A Liverpool player is reportedly refusing to sign a new contract – with Premier League clubs expressing transfer interest.
Liverpool Face Multiple Contract Dilemmas Ahead of Summer
Liverpool are heading into a crucial summer with major contract uncertainties surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah, all of whom are set to become free agents at the end of June.
Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, and Salah’s Futures Unclear
Despite Liverpool’s attempts to secure new deals, none of the trio have agreed to fresh terms. Real Madrid are strongly interested in Alexander-Arnold and reportedly submitted a bid before the January transfer window, which Liverpool swiftly rejected.
Van Dijk, meanwhile, has been linked with Barcelona, while Salah continues to attract attention from both the Saudi Pro League and Paris Saint-Germain.
New Contract Concern: Caoimhin Kelleher
Adding to Liverpool’s contract headaches, Caoimhin Kelleher is reportedly unwilling to sign a new deal at Anfield, according to Football Insider. The Republic of Ireland international, who has just one year left on his contract, is attracting interest from Newcastle United and Chelsea.
Kelleher impressed earlier this season, making eight Premier League appearances while Alisson was injured. His performances led some fans to suggest he could even challenge the Brazilian as Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper.
However, with Alisson now back in goal, Kelleher has returned to his backup role. At 26 years old, he is reportedly considering a move elsewhere in search of regular first-team football.
Key Decisions Loom for Arne Slot
New Liverpool manager Arne Slot now faces the challenge of resolving these contract situations while preparing for his first transfer window in charge. Losing key players such as Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Salah, and Kelleher could significantly impact Liverpool’s squad and force a major summer rebuild.
With elite European clubs circling, the Reds must act fast to secure their stars—or risk a turbulent start to the Slot era.
Caoimhin Kelleher’s Future in Doubt as Liverpool Prepare for Mamardashvili’s Arrival
Caoimhin Kelleher’s position at Liverpool is set to become even more uncertain this summer, with Giorgi Mamardashvili arriving at Anfield.
The Georgia international was signed from Valencia for £34 million last summer but was immediately loaned back to the Spanish club for the 2024/25 season. His return to Liverpool will increase competition for the backup goalkeeper role behind Alisson Becker.
Kelleher’s Desire to Be a First-Choice Keeper
Kelleher has made no secret of his ambition to become a first-choice goalkeeper. Back in October, he openly stated that he had informed Liverpool’s hierarchy of his desire to play regularly.
“I played so many times last season, and if you do well, your valuation goes up because the club will want a good profit. I was clear that I wanted to play first-team football, whether that was here or elsewhere. I wanted to be a number one.”
With Newcastle and Chelsea monitoring his situation, Kelleher could push for a move in the summer if Liverpool fail to offer him a clear pathway to regular game time. The arrival of Mamardashvili only makes his situation more complicated.
As Arne Slot prepares for his first transfer window as Liverpool manager, resolving Kelleher’s future will be one of several key decisions he must make.
