Manchester United manager Reuben Amorim has been paying attention during his training sessions to the Manchester Anne. (Photo: Ben Roberts’ photo/Getty’s image)
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Borussia goalkeeper Gregor Kobel at the end of the season.
The 27-year-old is a standout for the German club, with Swiss International holding 12 clean sheets this season. Kobel could prove to be a quality acquisition of Manchester United or Chelsea next season.
Dortmund Managing Director Lars Ricken praises the Keeper.
“In Gregor Kobel, we have one of the best in Europe. Behind him is (Alexander) Meyer and (Marcel) Rocca. We’re in a great position there.”
Man United will need an upgrade from Andre Onana
It’s no secret that Manchester United need a quality goalkeeper. Andre Onana has been dominant for the Red Devils this season, and he sacrificed valuable points with his error-prone performance. The 27-year-old has proven to be a major upgrade for Cameroon’s goalkeeper.
Kobel is at the peak of his power and he may want to compete at a high level. The opportunity to move into the Premier League would be difficult to refuse for him. Manchester United is one of the largest clubs in the world and could be an attractive destination for players.
Keene Keene to Gregor Kobel
Chelsea, on the other hand, can also use quality goalkeepers. Robert Sanchez has not lived up to expectations since his move from Brighton and needs to be replaced. The 27-year-old Dortmund goalkeeper could be a quality alternative for him. It will be interesting to see which of the two Premier League clubs have completed the transaction.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United are also monitoring his situation. They need a long-term alternative to Nick Pope, and the Bundesliga star could be the ideal acquisition.
A report from Bild claims that English clubs will need to pay a fee of around 60-70 million euros to sign players. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to break the bank for him. There’s no doubt they have the resources to pay for.