Tottenham Hotspur are looking at replacing Hugo Lloris this summer – and may raid a Premier League rival
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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to Liverpool in a bid to solve their goalkeeping woes.
Club captain Hugo Lloris is 36 now and following high-profile mistakes – not least in the bruising 6-1 demolition away at Newcastle United – it appears the World Cup winner's days are numbered as the No.1.
Backup keeper Fraser Forster is just a year younger. With both custodians approaching the expiry of their deals in 2024, Tottenham will surely have to sign a new keeper either this summer or next.
Hugo Lloris has come under fire like never before this season (Image credit: Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Kelleher has been a solid backup behind Alisson at Liverpool but would ideally like to be playing first-team football to cement his place as the Republic of Ireland's first-choice between the sticks. Furthermore, the Reds have a golden opportunity with the 24-year-old that few others in the squad offer.
Liverpool have managed to outsmart the transfer market in recent years by selling players for big profit – though they will likely be unable to do so again this season, with many of their highest-profile stars either over 30 or leaving for free. The Irishman is one that may represent a realistic sale, however, helping to rake in more money for their much-needed rebuild.
Brentford are said to be chasing Kelleher in the expectation that a bid will materialise for David Raya, while fellow Spaniard Robert Sanchez has been in and out of the Brighton setup this season and may depart.
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Caoimhin Kelleher is on the radar for several London clubs (Image credit: Getty)
Liverpool's other backup choice in goal, Adrian, is out of contract this season, leaving the Reds needing to bring in another keeper, should they let two go in one window.
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