January 31st 2025.
It seems that Chelsea and Manchester United are both interested in securing the services of talented goalkeeper Gregor Kobel from Borussia Dortmund. Recent reports have indicated that the Blues are considering making a move for the 27-year-old, but they may face tough competition from the Red Devils.
The current first-choice keeper for Chelsea, Robert Sanchez, has come under criticism for some costly mistakes in recent matches. While his manager, Enzo Maresca, has publicly defended him, there are doubts about his position for the upcoming season. The arrival of Filip Jorgensen and the potential return of Djordje Petrovic from loan could provide alternatives, but Chelsea may still turn to the transfer market for Kobel.
However, Chelsea will not be the only ones vying for Kobel's signature. Manchester United have reportedly been interested in the Swiss international for some time now and may see him as an upgrade to their current keeper, Andre Onana. But it won't be an easy task for either club, as Dortmund is said to be demanding a hefty fee of €70m-80m for their valued player.
Kobel has been a key player for Dortmund since joining from Stuttgart in 2021, making 143 appearances and earning two Bundesliga Team of the Season honors. Meanwhile, Manchester United may also have to prioritize other areas of their team for rebuilding in the summer, depending on their financial situation. Former United star Edwin van de Sar believes that Onana has the potential to be their keeper for a long time, but it remains to be seen if the club agrees.
In the midst of all this transfer talk, United seems to be closing in on their first signing since appointing Amorim as their new manager. They have reportedly reached an agreement to bring in promising wing-back Patrick Dorgu from Lecce before the end of the January window. It remains to be seen if this will be the first of many moves for United as they continue to assess their needs and potential targets.
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