Gregor Kobel: Man United hatch plan for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper

United hold talks

In a surprise twist, Kobel – Dortmund’s 28-year-old starter – is a leading target for the Red Devils, according to Fussball Daten.

The German outlet reveals United have held “exploratory talks” with the Switzerland international’s camp as sources claim Die Schwarzgelben “demand a fixed sum in the range of 50 to 55 million euros” (£43-48m).

Dortmund boss Niko Kovac is said to consider Kobel “unsellable” due to the 6’5″ giant’s quality on the pitch and his leadership in the dressing room off it.

But this unique profile, a towering goalkeeper with a wealth of experience and outstanding attitude, makes the Zurich native an ideal candidate for the Premier League.

Both Chelsea and Newcastle United are admirers, with the Magpies having also held initial talks over a summer swoop. There is interest from unnamed Serie A sides as well.

Final Thoughts

While Kobel is an excellent goalkeeper who has operated at the highest levels of European football for many years now, he is an odd choice to target as a ‘No.2’ to a younger No.1. A fee as high as £48m and a wage packet as high as “12 to 14 million euros per year” do not align with a signing intended to play a supporting role, rather than being the main man himself.

United struck gold with Lammens last year; they do not need to keep foraging in a premium market to find a complementary partner for him at the Theatre of Dreams, even if Kobel would be an amazing upgrade on Dumb and Dumber heading through the exit door this summer.

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