Football rumours: Chelsea plotting bid for goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher

Nov 19, 2024 2 min read
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher (left) claims the ball from England’s Jude Bellingham (John Walton/PA)
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher (left) claims the ball from England’s Jude Bellingham (John Walton/PA)

What the papers say

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is attracting the interest of Chelsea. The Sun reports they are planning a bid for the 25-year-old Republic of Ireland international in the summer. Kelleher has impressed during an extended run in the Liverpool team following an injury to Alisson Becker.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim (PA)

Ruben Amorim will not be handed a huge transfer budget at Manchester United, according to The Daily Telegraph. He has been told to make the most of the potential talent in the squad after taking over from Erik ten Hag.

West Ham and Fulham are both keen on a summer move for England Under-21 midfielder James McAtee, reports The Guardian. The 22-year-old has played just one minute for Manchester City in the Premier League this season.

Inter Milan are weighing up a move for Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa. The Daily Mirror reports they are looking at a loan deal for the 27-year-old Italy international, who only joined the Merseyside club in the summer.

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Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento and AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic (right) battle for the ball
Newcastle’s Tino Livramento and AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic (right) battle for the ball (PA)

Christian Pulisic: Manchester United, Liverpool and West Ham are keen on AC Milan’s USA winger, 26, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.

Raphinha: Arsenal are preparing an offer close to £75million for the Brazilian winger but Barcelona want at least £83m for the 27-year-old, reports Fichajes in Spain.

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