Chelsea 'planning' shock raid on Liverpool star that has already admitted he could leave the club

Chelsea are reportedly considering making a massive move for a Liverpool star who has already admitted he wants to leave the club.

Unlike the summer, Chelsea remained relatively quiet during the winter transfer window, deciding against bringing any new players to add to their already large squad.

Instead, the Blues focused on departures, sending top players like Ben Chilwell, Joao Felix and Axel Disasi away on loan while selling several young players.

But now, it appears that Enzo Maresca is preparing to make some big moves in the summer of 2025, as a new report has claimed that he has his sights set on a top Liverpool player.

On Thursday night, Liverpool progressed to the 2025 Carabao Cup final after sealing a 4-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final match with Tottenham Hotspur, taking the tie to 4-1 across both matches.

Key to the success of the Reds across their campaign in the domestic competition has been Irish international Caoimhin Kelleher, who has started in nets throughout both competitions.

And it would appear that his impressive performances for Liverpool have not gone unnoticed, as TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey has reported that Chelsea are among some of the clubs looking to sign the 26-year-old this summer.

Despite his reliability for Liverpool in recent years, it is believed that the Irishman will leave Anfield this summer after the club decided to sign Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvil last year.

With Mamardashvil set to return from his loan spell at Sevilla in the summer, Kelleher looks set to move on, and Chelsea will reportedly consider making a move to solve their current issue at the back.

Throughout the season so far, Maresca has struggled to find a keeper at the club ready to step up and be their number one, with both Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen not impressing when given the chance.

Caoimhin Kelleher kept a clean sheet during Liverpool's 4-0 win over Tottenham on Thursday. (Image: Getty)

And after Kelleher previously admitted that he would be open to leaving Liverpool to secure more regular minutes, he could make the perfect option at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking in a press conference while playing for the Republic of Ireland in September, Kelleher said: “I made it clear in the last few years that I want to go somewhere and be a number one.

"The club has made that decision to get a goalkeeper (Mamardashvili) which makes it look like they’ve made a decision to go another direction.

“Liverpool have rejected a few bids as well. It’s not always in my hands to fully make the decision. My ambition is clear. I’m good enough & I want to go and play week in, week out.”

However, Chelsea are not the only club said to be interested in the young goalkeeper, as Bournemouth, Newcastle United and Celtic could all also make moves this summer.