Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing 27-year-old Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Borussia Dortmund will demand a fee of around €70 million for Gregor Kobel. The update has suggested that Manchester United are willing to pay that kind of money to sign the Swissh international from the Bundesliga outfit.
Kobel has proven himself in the Bundesliga, and he has the quality to thrive in the Premier League as well. It is no secret that Manchester United need a quality goalkeeper.
Andre Onana has been quite error-prone for them, and Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has barely featured for the club. It is evident that he has not been able to win the trust of the manager so far. It would be ideal for Manchester United to bring a quality goalkeeper in the coming months by selling the Turkish international.
Manchester United need quality signings
The Red Devils are going through a period of rebuilding, and they will be hoping to challenge for trophies in the coming seasons. It remains to be seen whether they can plug the gaps in their squad over the next few months.
A move for Gregor Kobel in January seems unlikely, and Manchester United might have to wait until the end of the season to get the deal done. They have other priorities heading into the winter window. They should look to bring in a reliable goalscorer and a quality central midfielder next month.
Manchester United have been quite mediocre so far this season, and they need the right additions in January to bounce back and finish the season strongly. A club of their status should look to secure European qualification for the next season. Missing out on European football would be a devastating blow for them.
Meanwhile, Kobel is likely to be attracted to the idea of joining Manchester United in the near future, and it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils actually cough up €70 million for him. The asking price seems quite steep, and the Bundesliga club might have to lower their demands in order for the move to go through.
