Chelsea “grows” in their last efforts to recruit A new number one goalkeeper from the Bundesliga, according to a report in Germany.
The blues have lacks consistency in the objectives for several years, probably since Thibaut Courtois left the club in 2018, with Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy proving each in the short term.
Robert Sanchez has not been particularly convincing since his arrival of 25 million pounds Sterling in 2023, sharing tasks last season with Djordje Petrovic and this season with Filip Jorgensen.
Petrovic and Kepa are both ready to return to Stamford Bridge to Strasbourg and Bournemouth respectively in a few weeks, while Gabriel Slonina remains in books and Mike Penders should already arrive from Genk.
Summer offers could come for Petrovic and Kepa, but there is no guarantee, and Chelsea is flooded with goalkeepers, and always on the market for another.
According to BallChelsea is in close contact with the representatives of Borussia Dortmund Stopper Gregor Kobel, and a “poker game” begins. The Swiss international would be happy in Dortmund, but is also ready for the “next step” in his career.
The “potential transfer fees” prove to be 60 million euros (51 million pounds sterling), which would be a significant expenditure for a goalkeeper – the third higher in history behind Alisson (67 million pounds sterling) and Kepa (72 million pounds sterling).
German journalist Christian Falk said the costs were raised because Dortmund does not wish to sell Kobel, who has a contract until 2028, and who is confident to convince him to stay.
Dortmund manages to qualify for the Champions League for next season or not will be crucial. Kobel wants to play in the competition, having reached last year’s final, while the lack of financial boost not to qualify could force Dortmund to listen to offers for players.
As it stands, Dortmund Trail Freiburg, fourth place, in the Bundesliga table in one point with two games to play. They are also the side of the division after winning five of their last six outings.
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