Liverpool star who wants to quit could get wish as Erik ten Hag given transfer green light

Brentford have approached over a potential deal for as their first-choice goalkeeper, Mark Flekken, edges closer to a shock move to the with .

The Bees are long-term admirers of Kelleher, 26, and were . Flekken has been their first-choice keeper but he is now the subject of transfer interest from Germany following another fine season in the - and .

Leverkusen , the former coach, who wants Flekken to bolster their goalkeeping options ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

And with Flekken looking likely to move on, Brentford have now made contact with Liverpool as they seek an agreement to finally bring Kelleher to west London.

The Reds agreed a deal for Giorgi Mamardashvili with Valencia last summer and the Georgia international is expected to compete with Alisson for the No.1 jersey moving forward after spending one final season in Spain.

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The 24-year-old's arrival at Anfield means Kelleher is likely to be sold in the upcoming transfer window. claim that and Leeds are also keen on the Reds academy graduate, who made 20 appearances in total this term.

However, Brentford have a strong relationship with Liverpool after signing Sepp van den Berg last summer and that could give them the edge.

Despite impressing for Liverpool and his affiliation with the club, Kelleher has made no secret of his desire to play regularly elsewhere and confirmed to make that a reality during the Reds' title celebrations on Sunday.

Should Liverpool let Kelleher go this summer?

"Yeah, yeah definitely," he said. "I've said it before as well, I feel like I'm good enough to be a No.1 and I feel like I'm good enough to play week in, week out and that's what I'm looking to do.

"This season I was lucky enough to play a lot of games but it's definitely something I'm looking at."

Kelleher has made 67 appearances in total for Liverpool since breaking into the senior ranks behind Alisson, who is widely regarded as one of the Premier League's finest goalkeepers.

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