Liverpool have reportedly agreed to sell Caoimhin Kelleher to Brentford for a fee of £18m, with boss Arne Slot looking to significantly change the makeup of his squad.
When legendary manager Jurgen Klopp left at the end of the 2023-24 season, few fans thought that incoming head coach Slot would be able to so successfully take over from the German.
However, despite only signing backup winger Federico Chiesa in the summer of 2024, the Dutch boss was able to win the Premier League title with practically the same squad he inherited from Klopp.
The Reds' upcoming summer window looks certain to contrast with their previous summer window, with the exits of numerous players touted.
Goalkeeper Kelleher could soon be on his way to Brentford, as Sky Sports News claim that an agreement was struck with the Bees for the shot-stopper for an initial fee of £12.5m that may rise to £18m.
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Who else will leave Liverpool?
With the Reds looking to make a number of additions - Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez are likely to arrive at Anfield following the acquisition of Jeremie Frimpong - it would not be surprising if the club tried to offset costs through sales.
Striker Darwin Nunez is almost certain to join Kelleher to the exit doors, and he has been strongly linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Winger Luis Diaz is also reportedly of interest to sides in the Saudi Pro League, and it would be difficult to resist a sizeable offer for the Colombian given he is 28 and has arguably already peaked in terms of performance level.
Attacker Harvey Elliott is a boyhood Liverpool fan but after only starting two Premier League games in 2024-25, the 22-year-old cannot afford to waste away on the bench if he is to fulfil his potential.
With Kerkez likely to join the club, Slot may have to sanction the departure of either Andrew Robertson or Kostas Tsimikas, with the latter attracting interest from Leeds United.
While Liverpool are expected to invest heavily in their squad in preparation for their title defence in 2025-26, they could realistically recoup much of their outlay through sales.
Lewis Nolan
