United's Goalkeeper Madness: Why They Might Actually Go After Liverpool's Kelleher

By Lewis Barnett 31 May, 2025 5 mins read 116 Views

Okay, this is wild even by United standards.

So apparently Manchester United are so desperate to fix their goalkeeper situation that they're considering poaching Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool. Yes, you read that right - Liverpool. Their biggest rivals. The team whose fans they literally can't stand being in the same room with.

I mean, when was the last time these two clubs did business? It's like asking your ex's best friend to be your wedding planner. But here we are in 2025, and United's keeper crisis has gotten so bad that they're willing to swallow their pride and potentially shell out £20+ million for a guy who's been warming Liverpool's bench behind Alisson.

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The Onana Disaster (And Friends)

Let's be honest about what's happening at Old Trafford. Andre Onana has been... well, let's just say he's given United fans more heart attacks than a McDonald's breakfast menu. And don't even get me started on Altay Bayindir - the guy's made like three appearances and somehow managed to look shaky in all of them.

Tom Heaton? Poor guy's 39 and probably counting down the days until his contract expires.

ESPN's Mark Ogden (who knows United better than most of their own board members, frankly) dropped Kelleher's name as a potential solution. His exact words: "Kelleher wants to move, he wants to play football. It would be good deal at such a low price to get someone with proven experience in English football."

Low price? £20 million is apparently "low" now. God, football economics make my head spin.

Why This Actually Makes Sense (Sort Of)

Here's the thing about Kelleher - the guy's actually decent. He's got 22 caps for Ireland, helped Liverpool win another Premier League title this season, and he's only 26. That's practically a baby in goalkeeper years.

But he's stuck behind Alisson, who's basically undroppable when fit. Kelleher managed just 10 starts this season, which has to be frustrating when you're good enough to be a number one somewhere else.

Liverpool already secured Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia last summer (smart move, honestly), so they're not exactly desperate to keep Kelleher around. Business is business, even between rivals.

The Emi Martinez Factor

Plot twist: Kelleher isn't even the bookies' favorite for this job.

That honor goes to Emi Martinez from Aston Villa - you know, the guy who's been voted best goalkeeper in the world twice and has a World Cup medal sitting on his mantelpiece. Martinez got all emotional after Villa's last home game, breaking down in tears and taking a bow like he was saying goodbye.

His contract runs until 2029, but Villa need to balance their books for PSR compliance. A £40 million bid might be enough to make them think twice about keeping their star keeper.

Honestly? Martinez would be the better signing. But he'd also cost twice as much, and United's owners aren't exactly known for opening their wallets these days.

Reality Check Time

Look, I get why United are exploring every option. Their goalkeeper situation is genuinely embarrassing for a club of their supposed stature. But going after Liverpool's backup keeper feels like admitting defeat in the most public way possible.

Then again, maybe that's exactly what they need - a reality check about where they actually stand in the football hierarchy right now.

Brentford are also sniffing around Kelleher, by the way. Imagine losing out on a Liverpool reject to Brentford. That would be peak United in 2025.

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