Gregor Kobel, the 25-year-old goalkeeper for Borussia Dortmund, has been identified as a potential target for Manchester United, according to German newspaper Blick. Chelsea and Tottenham are said to also be interested in the German shot stopper, with Dortmund reportedly asking for a fee of £45 million should they decide to part ways with Kobel.
De Gea has been an integral part of the Manchester United squad since his arrival in 2011, having made over 500 appearances for the Red Devils. The Spaniard recently broke Peter Schmeichel’s record of most clean sheets achieved in United’s history with 183, yet his current salary of £375 thousand per week looks likely to be reduced should he stay at Old Trafford beyond the current season.
The future of the goalkeeper is uncertain, and it appears De Gea has a decision to make. If he wishes to remain at Manchester United and secure a suitable salary, it is likely that he will have to impress on the field for the remainder of the season.
Kobel’s transfer to Manchester United would certainly be an exciting prospect, but it is yet to be seen whether Dortmund will accept the offer. The German club are reportedly keen to keep the 25-year-old, and it is likely that they will only part ways with him in the worst-case scenario.
While the future of David De Gea remains uncertain, it appears that Manchester United are already looking to secure a suitable replacement should the Spaniard decide to leave. Gregor Kobel, the 25-year-old goalkeeper for Borussia Dortmund, has been identified as a potential target, with Chelsea and Tottenham also interested in the German shot stopper. De Gea will have to prove his worth and impress on the field for the remainder of the season if he wishes to stay at Old Trafford and secure a satisfactory salary. It will be interesting to see how this situation transpires in the months to come.
