Gregor Kobel has been excellent for Borussia Dortmund, and he has attracted the attention of two Premier League clubs. According to a report from French outlet Foot Mercato, an adventure in the Premier League may be on the horizon for the 28-year-old.
Chelsea and Newcastle United are preparing moves to sign the Swiss goalkeeper. It will be interesting to see if the Bundesliga giants willing to sanction his departure. Kobel is one of the most reliable goalkeepers in Germany right now, and he has the quality to succeed in English football as well.
The Swiss international has the fourth-best save percentage (73%) in the Bundesliga this season. He has more clean sheets (12) than any other keeper in the German top flight and the best clean sheet percentage (44.4%) of all keepers to have played at least 10 league games.
It is no secret that Chelsea need an upgrade on Robert Sanchez in the summer. The Spanish international has had his fair share of criticism for his inconsistent performances. Chelsea will need to improve in that area of the pitch if they want to fight for trophies in the coming seasons.
Having a reliable goalkeeper could be a huge boost for them. Kobel has a higher save percentage than Sanchez (73% vs 69%) and a better clean-sheet percentage as well (44.4% vs 31%).
Kobel has shown his quality in the Bundesliga and regularly attracted interest from several Premier League bigwgs. He will look to hit the ground running in England if the transfer goes through. The opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in the country will be tempting for him.
The 28-year-old has proven his quality in Germany, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. Meanwhile, Newcastle United need to bring in a quality long-term replacement for Nick Pope. Additionally, recent reports have suggested that Aaron Ramsdale may not complete a permanent move to St. James’ Park this summer.
Kobel could prove to be an upgrade on Pope. Newcastle United have an ambitious project, and they are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world. The Borussia Dortmund shot-stopper could fancy the opportunity to join them and take the project forward.
However, the Swiss international has a contract with the German club until 2028, and they could demand a substantial transfer fee for him in the summer. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea and Newcastle United are prepared to break the Bank for him. The goalkeeper is at the peak of his career right now, and he could transform both teams with his quality and experience.
