Brentford are planning to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, according to reports - with a potential Manchester United move for David Raya set to start a transfer domino effect.
Raya has been closely linked with United in previous months, with reports in January claiming that coach Erik ten Hag viewed the Spaniard as a replacement or competitor for David de Gea.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank revealed the same month that the goalkeeper had turned down two contract offers and could not confirm whether his long-term future involves the Bees.
The Spaniard has stated his desire to play in the Champions League in April, and that is something United hope they can provide for him if he ends the season on a strong note.
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Speaking about Wrexham goalkeeper Mark Howard's Yours, Mine, Away! podcast (quoted via Manchester Evening News), he says:
"Obviously it's nice to know that the clubs are after you and are asking and looking for you. "These clubs are the biggest in the world and every player wants to play for these clubs and everything.
"I want to push myself to the top level in the Champions League, Europa League and win those trophies. I want to experience that and I'm at this stage in my football career."
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Now, according to a new report, Brentford is preparing for Raya's potential departure - by expressing an interest in a Liverpool player.
Brentford loves Caoimhin Kelleher
The Sun claim Kelleher, who is vying to become the Republic of Ireland's number one goalkeeper, wants to play more in the first team after being restricted from cup competitions during his time at Anfield.
And it is reported that the Bees have identified Kelleher as their new number one, should Raya leave Old Trafford at the end of the season. Advertisement
Furthermore, the report also claims that Liverpool will be open to letting Kelleher go due to his impressive performance when called up, and Brentford could face competition from Brighton.
But the Irishman's departure will force Jurgen Klopp's side to sign Alisson's replacement if needed, with Adrian running out of contract and youngsters Marcelo Pitaluga and Harvey Davies yet to feature for the club. team.
The move could prolong the domino effect in the Premier League/EFL, depending on whether Klopp chooses to use one of Liverpool's home grounds to replace Kelleher.
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