Caoimhin Kelleher: Brentford-bound keeper ‘up there with the best’

Caoimhin Kelleher has been backed to become one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League as he closes in on a move from Liverpool to Brentford.

The 26-year-old is reportedly on the verge of sealing a move which could eventually cost the Bees £18m.

Kelleher has never let Liverpool down when filling in for Alisson and his Republic of Ireland team-mate and Everton defender Jake O’Brien says he will show how good he is when he moves to London.

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O’Brien said: “It doesn’t take for me to say how good he is. I think everyone knows how good he is and what he’s achieved over the last couple of years.

“If it goes through, it’s a great move for him, to become a number one in the Premier League.

“It’s a great move for him, to go and play every week is very important and he’s more than good enough. Brentford have done well this season so it’s a club he can progress and do a lot at.

“I think everyone knows how good he is and how high his ceiling is. He can push on and do great things.

“He’s definitely up there with the best keepers in the Premier League and I think next year he’ll show that he’s up there with the best.

“I think he’s proven in the games he has played for Liverpool that he can be up there with some of the best keepers in the league.”

Brentford’s first-choice Mark Flekken is close to a move to join Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.

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