Chelsea to battle Manchester United in race for Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel
Chelsea to battle Manchester United in race for Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel
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The Swiss shot-stopper could be in demand this summer, with both Premier League clubs keen to strength between the sticks amid growing pressure on Robert Sanchez and Andre Onana. Chelsea are interested in Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, although any move is likelier in the summer.
There may also be competition at that point from Manchester United, who have a long-standing interest in the Swiss international. Chelsea have started to consider their goalkeeping situation after some high-profile errors from current No. 1 Robert Sanchez.
Despite Enzo Maresca publicly backing the Spanish shot-stopper, the Blues have identified Kobel as a candidate who fits a lot of the criteria they prefer in a goalkeeper. Dortmund are nevertheless resistant to even considering anything for the 27-year-old right now, especially in the midst of a run to the Champions League play-off round, with Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk securing 10th place in the table.
Dortmund will face Sporting CP or Club Brugge for the right to face either Lille or Aston Villa in the last 16. But should their stance change for the summer, it might spark United into considering a move, too. They have been monitoring Kobel for some time, and have faced similar issues to Sanchez with Andre Onana’s inconsistent form.
