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Liverpool told to reject £25m Caoimhin Kelleher offer after journalist's reveal - pundit
Paul Robinson has urged Liverpool not to sell Caoimhin Kelleher to raise transfer funds.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Spurs and England number one said Jurgen Klopp’s side should keep the 24-year-old even if a £25million bid arrives.
According to The Athletic‘s James Pearce (23 January), Kelleher could potentially be sold to raise funds for a summer move for Jude Bellingham.
Kelleher is currently Alisson Becker’s understudy at Anfield.
His contract on Merseyside runs until the end of June 2026.
When asked by Football Insider if the Reds could afford to cash in on the Republic of Ireland international, Robinson said: “No.
“I do not agree at all. They should not sell him unless he is desperate to leave. If Kelleher is happy to be number two they should keep him.
“It is a very specialised role as a number two. Your mentality is very different. You prepare all week for a game you know you will most likely not play.
“If you have a player of Kelleher’s ability and quality to be the second choice you keep hold of him. Kelleher probably plays 10-15 games a season. It is a very important job.
“If Liverpool lost Alisson through injury or suspension they need top-class number two. Let’s say they sell him for £25million.
“To replace him they would have to spend £10-15million so it would not bring in a great deal of money. It is so important that top clubs carry two very good goalkeepers. They should try and keep him for as long as possible.”
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