Dortmund, Germany – January 25: Gregor Kobel de Dortmund during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SV Werder Bremen at the Signal Iduna Park on January 25, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Picture by Frederic Scheidemann/Getty Images)
According to reports, Chelsea watched Borussia’s Gregor Kobel Dortmund, as they want to strengthen their goal options, but they are not the only club in the Premier League interested.
In fact, Manchester United rivals have also been overseening the swiss shot-stop, as they weigh possible reinforcements between the sticks, According to the mirror.
Despite having eight goalkeepers in their books, Chelsea is actively looking for an update. The current number 1 Robert Sanchez has had an inconsistent season, Cometing expensive errors that have aroused concerns about their long -term suitability.
His performances have won a strong critique from West London supporters. While the main coach Enzo Maresca has publicly supported Sánchez, the club’s hiring team works between the racks to find a more reliable alternative.
“We hope that Robert is sure, but the first thing that is completely aware that he is wrong right now is Robert,” said the Italian main coach. “Surely, we continue to trust Robert. We trust Robert, but now we have a whole week (until the next game), we see the reaction and then we decide the next game. “”
The 27 -year -old has been one of the leading goalkeepers in the Bundesliga in recent seasons and adapts to the Chelsea profile for a new first choice option. However, any movement is more likely to occur in summer instead of the current window.
But the United has long admired Kobel I Titular coach Ruben Amorim is expected to seek competition to Andre Onana this year. It is believed that red devils could rival Chelsea for their signature. It is also thought that Dortmund is reluctant to negotiate this season, as they are trying to establish the boat after a turbulent campaign that has seen them fight in Bundesliga.
Chelsea remains active in the January transfer window
While Chelsea’s goalkeeper’s search continues, they have already reached one for the future, reaching an agreement to sign Mike Penders from Genk. However, the hangers look like a long term, which means that Chelsea remains in the market for a more immediate solution.
At the moment, Maresca is in the sight of Sánchez, despite his expensive mistake in the recent 3-1 defeat against Manchester City. But with the summer window, Chelsea’s interest in Kobel suggests that the change could be on the horizon.
