Liverpool confirm deal to sign Freddie Woodman on free transfer from Preston North End as Arne Slot secures Caoimhin Kelleher replacement
By Alex Livie
Published 27/06/2025 at 20:23 GMT+1
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot's overhaul of his squad at Anfield on the back of a Premier League title success has continued. Following the arrivals of Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili for huge fees, The Reds have made a swoop for goalkeeper Freddie Woodman on a free transfer from Preston North End. Woodman will replace Caoimhin Kelleher, who left for Brentford.
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Arne Slot’s summer transfer drive at Liverpool has continued with the capture of goalkeeper Freddie Woodman.
The Reds confirmed on Friday evening that Woodman would make the move to the Premier League champions on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Preston North End.
Woodman, 28, spent three seasons at Deepdale, having made the move to Preston from Newcastle United via loan spells at Hartlepool United, Crawley Town, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen, Swansea City and Bournemouth.
Reds boss Slot was on the lookout for cover for Alisson Becker following Caoimhin Kelleher’s departure to Brentford.
Slot has not rested on his laurels after leading Liverpool to the Premier League title in his first season in charge.
The Dutchman has been an active player in the transfer market, with Liverpool bringing in Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili for a combined outlay believed to be in the region of £215 million.
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Liverpool confirmed that Woodman would join up with the squad for pre-season training next month.
The Reds open their Premier League campaign at home to Bournemouth on August 15, with Woodman likely to provide backup to Alisson and Mamardashvili.
The latter was brought in for big money from Valencia, with the deal having been agreed last summer.
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Woodman is the third goalkeeper signing of the summer for Liverpool, who have also swooped for youngster Armin Pecsi from Puskas Akademia.
Prior to the opening game of the league season, Woodman could make a swift return to Deepdale as Liverpool face Preston in a pre-season friendly on July 13.
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