Man City Given Shock Goalkeeping Advice: 'Sign Liverpool's Kelleher!

 

MAN CITY EYE SHOCK MOVE FOR LIVERPOOL'S KELLEHER – PEP GUARDIOLA URGED TO TARGET REDS KEEPER AS EDERSON SUCCESSOR

Pep Guardiola Urged to Target Reds' No. 2 in Bold Premier League Raid

Manchester City are considering a surprise swoop for Liverpool backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, with the 25-year-old Irish international emerging as a potential replacement should Ederson depart this summer.

The Brazilian shot-stopper has been linked with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, prompting City to explore alternatives—and Kelleher’s Premier League experience, ball-playing ability, and availability have made him an intriguing option.

Why Kelleher Fits City’s Needs

✔ Elite Distribution – 85% pass accuracy (Alisson: 87%)

🧤 Proven in Big Games – League Cup final heroics

💰 Affordable – Valued at £25-30m (versus £65m+ for others)

The Ederson Situation

Al-Nassr preparing £50m bid

Open to new challenge after 7 seasons at City

Pep wants settled replacement if he leaves

Liverpool’s Dilemma

🔹 Kelleher wants starter minutes – Open to leaving

🔹 Reds may cash in with Alisson still world-class

🔹 But selling to rivals? – Rare direct PL keeper swap

Alternative Targets

Mike Maignan (AC Milan) – £60m+

Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia) – Now Barça-bound

Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) – Less suited to City’s style

What’s Next?

City to assess Ederson’s Saudi interest first

Kelleher’s camp aware of tentative interest

Liverpool would demand premium from rivals