Chelsea are gearing up for a possible summer time transfer for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, however they face stiff competitors from Manchester United, reviews counsel.
Present first-choice keeper Robert Sanchez has come beneath scrutiny following a collection of pricey errors. Whereas supervisor Enzo Maresca has publicly backed Sanchez, he hasn’t supplied assurances past this season, leaving Chelsea exploring options.
The Blues have already got choices inside their ranks, together with Filip Jorgensen, who arrived from Villarreal final summer time, and Djordje Petrovic, who has impressed on mortgage at Strasbourg.
Younger Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders can be set to affix forward of subsequent season, including additional competitors. Nevertheless, Chelsea should look to the market, with Kobel rising as a high goal.
A January transfer is off the desk, however Chelsea are reportedly contemplating a summer time bid for the 27-year-old Swiss worldwide, regardless of his contract with Dortmund working till 2028.
Manchester United are additionally monitoring Kobel, as they assess their choices in objective. Although Andre Onana stays the membership’s No.1, reviews counsel United could also be open to an improve. Securing Kobel received’t come low-cost, with Dortmund anticipated to demand between €70m-80m (£58m-66m).
Since becoming a member of Dortmund from Stuttgart in 2021, Kobel has made 143 appearances and earned a spot within the Bundesliga Group of the Season twice. Nevertheless, whereas United’s curiosity is real, monetary constraints and different squad priorities might have an effect on their means to strike a deal.
Not everybody believes Onana ought to be changed. Membership legend Edwin van der Sar has voiced his help for the Cameroonian, insisting Onana has the qualities to be United’s long-term goalkeeper.
In the meantime, new United boss Amorim is already making strikes within the switch market, with the membership finalizing a deal for Lecce’s promising wing-back Patrick Dorgu earlier than the January window closes.
