Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy is convinced that Ireland keeper Caoimhin Kelleher is heading out for the exit door this summer, and he narrows down his potential destinations to two clubs.
The Irishman stood in goal during Alisson's prolonged absence through injury earlier in the season, and impressed greatly, keeping clean sheets against the likes of European champions Real Madrid, and Premier League winners Man City.
However, despite his fantastic performances in nets, the Brazilian took his number one spot back when he recovered from his injury, and the Cork native was relegated back to the bench.
With shot-stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili set to join the Reds this summer, it looks like Kelleher will certainly be leaving, and when speaking to OLBG, the ex Liverpool star pinpoints the two likely destinations.
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"I think next season at Liverpool we will have Alisson starting and Giorgi Mamardashvili on the bench with Caoimhin Kelleher leaving.
"My understanding is that Kelleher will leave and there won’t be short of takers, he is an outstanding goalkeeper and deserves the chance to go and be a number one.
"I think he will get a really good move and Alisson will have a season in front of Mamardashvili to help him learn and get settled.
"Where could Kelleher go? Well, I think Chelsea’s an obvious one, although I think Robert Sanchez is improving hugely.
"I think he gets some unfair criticism for a few mistakes here in the season. I think he’s actually a really good goalkeeper.
"He just gets a bit nervous at times with the ball at his feet. But Chelsea’s an obvious one and I think probably Newcastle, if they’re thinking of evolving as a club and becoming more competitive.
"Nick Pope has been a great keeper over the years but having more injuries at the minute and he’s not the best with his feet. He’ll admit that himself.
"I think for Kelleher, Newcastle or Chelsea are two wonderful options for him."
Given Kelleher's experience playing for a top Premier League side, and getting a lot of Champions League appearances under his belt, despite being the team's number two, it is likely that he will leave for a team nearer the top half of the table.
Republic of Ireland fans will be hoping that their goalie becomes a regular starter for a team that competes at the highest level possible, thus preparing him for as best as possible for international football.
