Liverpool unsung hero makes ‘come-and-get-me’ plea as Wolves seek signing

Caoimhin Kelleher has slowly built up a reputation as one of the world's best backup goalkeepers.Caoimhin Kelleher has slowly built up a reputation as one of the world's best backup goalkeepers.
Caoimhin Kelleher has slowly built up a reputation as one of the world's best backup goalkeepers. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Wolverhampton Wanderers mightn’t have to look far to find a Jose Sa replacement as a Liverpool star is seeking a transfer away this summer.

The Old Gold, expected to lose their first-choice goalkeeper in the upcoming window, are on the lookout for a successor.

Gary O’Neil must await sales before making significant new signings but a summer revamp of sorts is expected as the head coach looks to make a mark on his squad.

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Sa, despite impressing with his reactions and shot-stopping, has never convinced with the ball at his feet and so Wanderers have been eyeing replacements.

TEAMtalk reports the feeling is mutual as Sa is “ready to quit Wolves” this summer. The Portugal international is keen to sort his future sharpish with international duty at the UEFA European Championships dawning.

The 31-year-old isn’t short of interest as clubs across Europe and Saudi Arabia are said to be monitoring his situation. Sa’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has been sounding out interest for his client, weeks before the summer window even opens.

Liverpool goalkeeper makes ‘come-and-get-me’ plea

Caoimhín Kelleher could be the perfect fit for Wolves as the Republic of Ireland international, who has slowly built up a reputation as one of the world's best backup goalkeepers, wants to make his break as a number one.

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Caoimhin Kelleher has slowly built up a reputation as one of the world's best backup goalkeepers.Caoimhin Kelleher has slowly built up a reputation as one of the world's best backup goalkeepers.
Caoimhin Kelleher has slowly built up a reputation as one of the world's best backup goalkeepers. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images

“Coming off the back of the season where I played the most games I’ve had, my confidence is very high,” Kelleher recently told FAI TV, before a round of friendly fixtures.

“I think clubs will have been looking as well and seeing me play, so hopefully there’ll be some interest elsewhere. I think the time is right now,” the goalkeeper said.

These quotes come after The Sun reported that Wolves are keen on signing Kelleher as a Sa replacement. The 25-year-old played 10 times in the Premier League last season, conceding 11 goals and keeping two clean sheets. He also preserved one defensive shutout in eight Europa League fixtures, letting in 12.

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