Flekken Joins Leverkusen, Kelleher Signs for Brentford

Bayer Leverkusen has signed Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken from Brentford for a reported fee between £8–11 million on a contract until 2028, with Flekken citing the chance to play Champions League football and move closer to home as key factors. Leverkusen, now managed by Erik ten Hag, aims to strengthen their squad for domestic and European campaigns. Brentford promptly replaced Flekken by signing Irish international Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool on a five-year deal, with the fee potentially rising to £18 million. Kelleher, seeking regular first-team football after making 67 appearances for Liverpool and winning multiple trophies, chose Brentford over other interested Premier League clubs. Both clubs expressed optimism regarding their new acquisitions. The transfers highlight strategic efforts by Leverkusen and Brentford to bolster their goalkeeping options for the upcoming season.