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A surprise Premier League club are now leading the race for Chelsea linked Caoimhin Kelleher according to reports.

The Liverpool shot stopper played in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle at Wembley and it could have been his last game for the Reds.

The 26-year-old is expected to leave this summer with Giorgi Mamardashvili arriving from Valencia, and his current contract is set to expire in 2026.

Surprise Premier League club lead race for Kelleher

Kelleher isn’t short of suitors and he’s previously been linked with a move to Chelsea, despite reports stating the Blues aren’t expected to sign a new goalkeeper.

However, talkSPORT have reported a surprise Premier League club are now leading the way for the Republic of Ireland international.

The report states that Bournemouth are now in pole position for Kelleher , who is keen to play regular first team football.

A host of Premier League clubs are interested in Kelleher. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

TalkSPORT add Liverpool are thought to be looking for a fee of around £30m for the keeper, with Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham all keeping an eye on the situation.

The report also says that Andoni Iraola has urged the Cherries to act fast and push forward with the signing as soon as the window opens.

Kelleher has proven he’s more than good enough to be a first choice keeper, although former Blue Jason Cundy said he would definitely take Aaron Ramsdale.

The Liverpool man has made 18 appearances in all competitions this season, but he’s not the only keeper the Blues have been linked with.

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Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel and Southampton’s Ramsdale have also linked with moves to Stamford Bridge.

If the Blues are to sign a new keeper, then arguably two from Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and Djordje Petrovic need to be moved on this summer, which is easier said than done.