Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher is attracting significant interest from multiple Premier League clubs, with Brentford, West Ham, and Leeds United all making inquiries. The 26-year-old Republic of Ireland international is expected to move this summer in search of regular first-team football, with Liverpool open to a sale should their valuation of over £20 million be met.
Kelleher, who is under contract until 2026, has proven a reliable deputy to Alisson Becker, but his chances of regular starts are expected to diminish with the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia. The Georgian international’s arrival signals increased competition in goal, prompting Kelleher to consider his options elsewhere to further his career.
Brentford have identified Kelleher as a primary target to replace Mark Flekken, who is set to join Bayer Leverkusen to reunite with Erik ten Hag. Having previously signed Sepp van den Berg from Liverpool, Brentford may hope their good relationship with the Anfield club will work in their favour, though they face competition from West Ham and Leeds. All three clubs see Kelleher as a potential long-term solution in goal.
In another potential departure from Liverpool, assistant coach John Heitinga has been granted permission to enter talks with Ajax about becoming their new head coach. Heitinga, who began his playing career at Ajax and briefly managed them during the 2022–23 season, is the club’s leading candidate to replace Francesco Farioli following a dramatic collapse in the Eredivisie title race. Farioli resigned after Ajax squandered a nine-point lead with only five games remaining.
Heitinga has impressed at Liverpool this season in a supporting role and previously gained valuable experience under David Moyes at West Ham. His coaching credentials have earned praise from within the Liverpool setup, and although the club would prefer to retain him, they acknowledge the opportunity to manage Ajax as a significant step forward in his career.
Liverpool’s new head coach Arne Slot has acknowledged the potential loss of Heitinga, expressing both admiration for his assistant and understanding of his ambitions. While Slot believes Heitinga would benefit from another year under his tutelage, he concedes that a return to Ajax is an attractive proposition for the Dutchman.
Meanwhile, Everton are working to secure the permanent signing of Carlos Alcaraz from Flamengo. The 22-year-old Argentine midfielder joined the Toffees on loan in February, with the club holding an option to buy him for €15 million (£12.6 million) before 31 May. Everton are now in advanced discussions with Flamengo to finalise the transfer under the agreed terms before the deadline.
Alcaraz has impressed since his arrival, making a notable impact with crucial performances, including scoring the winning goal against Newcastle on the final day of the season. Manager David Moyes is keen to make the move permanent as part of a wider effort to overhaul Everton’s squad in the upcoming transfer window.
Additionally, Everton are hoping to extend the stay of experienced midfielder Idrissa Gueye, whose contract expires at the end of June. Talks are ongoing as the club looks to retain the services of the 34-year-old, who remains a valuable presence in midfield.
