Mark Flekken (Brentford > Bayer Leverkusen)
June 2025
Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken has completed a move to Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to £11m including add-ons.
Flekken leaves after one season at Brentford, making way for Kelleher, whom the club had previously tracked as a top replacement.
Mark Flekken (Brentford > Bayer Leverkusen)
June 2024
Brentford have agreed to sell goalkeeper Mark Flekken to Bayer Leverkusen, where he’ll reunite with new coach Erik ten Hag. The move opens up Brentford’s pursuit of Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher as a replacement.
Reports the deal is nearing completion, with Brentford preparing for life after Flekken by targeting Kelleher, who is also being chased by West Ham and Leeds. Liverpool value the Irish keeper at £20 million.
Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Flekken (Brentford)
May 2025
Brentford have approached Liverpool to sign goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as they prepare to sell Mark Flekken to Bayer Leverkusen, now managed by Erik ten Hag.
With Liverpool signing Giorgi Mamardashvili as Alisson’s new backup, Kelleher is now available and wants a starting role. Brentford, long interested, are frontrunners due to strong ties with Liverpool.
Mark Flekken (Brentford)
Summer 2025
Brentford fear goalkeeper Mark Flekken could leave, with Bayer Leverkusen eyeing him to bolster their inconsistent goalkeeping options.
Flekken is high on Leverkusen’s shortlist after a season of goalkeeper rotation.