Jurgen Klopp demands 'extraordinary' transfer fee for the 'wantaway' Caoimhin Kelleher

Jurgen Klopp insisted it would take an “extraordinary” transfer fee for Liverpool to sell goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Kelleher signed for the Reds back in 2015 but in recent years has played second fiddle to Brazil international Alisson Becker.

While he has impressed when called upon, the Republic of Ireland has been limited to just 20 games in all competitions across his time on Merseyside.

Though he has three years remaining on his Reds deal, Kelleher has been restricted to just three appearances this term and is thought to be keen on a move away.

Indeed, Sports Mail claimed (via Football 365) last month that Liverpool were in pursuit of a new goalkeeper after Kelleher made it clear he wanted a summer move to secure regular first-team football.

However, Klopp has now insisted suitors will have to pay an “extraordinary” transfer fee to prize Kelleher away from Anfield.

Klopp on Kelleher future

When asked about the future of Kelleher and fellow goalkeeper Adrian, who is out of contract at the end of the season, Klopp claimed he wanted both players to stay.

"Caoimh Kelleher? What's happening with Kelleher?" Klopp asked reporters. "He has a contract. You want us to say goodbye (to Adrian) just in case?

"Honestly, I can't see Caoimh leaving. It must be an extraordinary offer for me to start thinking, I have to say.

"Adrian, if we don't say goodbye, what could that mean? That he probably stays. If nothing in the papers, then it's not decided yet, finally.

"We will not do, just in case, but I have a rather good feeling that we will keep working in that position."

Though Adrian’s deal is set to expire, he was not named alongside Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner when the club confirmed earlier this week that the quartet would all be departing upon the expiry of their contracts.