Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel will be a hot item during the upcoming summer transfer period.
Several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea, all show interest in Switzerland international.
Liverpool may need to look for a new second-choice goalkeeper as Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to leave the club elsewhere for more play time.
Man United is trying to provide Andre Onana with a competition to improve his performance.
Man City may have to replace Ederson with a player linked to Saudi Arabia’s transition to the professional league this summer.
As for Chelsea, Robert Sanchez’s struggle with the club this season is clear, and it’s no surprise that Chelsea will target the new goalkeeper move.
According to I caught an offside Sources say that as Dortmund has set a price tag of between 5,000 and 55 million euros (43-47 million pounds) on goalkeepers, the English club is stepping carefully, exploring alternative targets to avoid paying the full asking price.
Rather than rushing to sign big money, these clubs are taking advantage of Dortmund’s current situation.
Dortmund’s uncertainty regarding securing a Champions League spot next season could undermine their negotiation stance.
The failure to compete in the European elite competition would almost certainly potentially reduce summer sales for key players, including Kobel.
The Swiss goalkeeper has made 43 appearances for the Bundesliga side this season.
Liverpool and Man United will turn their attention to other targets
The Premier League club is currently maintaining parallel negotiations with other goalkeeper targets currently under pressure from Dortmund.
Financial Fair Play regulations, more stringent budgets and long-term team planning make English clubs far more measured in their approach, even when pursuing top-level players.
Dortmund finds himself in a delicate position. On the one hand, they would consider Kobel as an important part of the spine and would prefer to hold him. Meanwhile, missing out on Champions League revenues could require significant sales and become vulnerable to offers that are slightly below ratings.
The biggest clubs in the UK are reluctant to overuse and are ready to pivot to other options if necessary.
Liverpool leads the race, with “aggressive” Premier League star Arne Slot hopes