Manchester United ‘express interest in signing Borussia Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel,’ after No 1 David de Gea ‘REJECTED’ a new contract offer as the Red Devils attempt to reduce his £375,000-per-week wages
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel while they attempt to sign David de Gea to a new deal.
There is some uncertainty over De Gea’s future at Old Trafford, with the 32-year-old’s current deal set to expire at the end of the season.
Erik ten Hag’s side are expected to be in the market for a new keeper regardless of whether they can convince the Spaniard to stay at the club.
As previously reported, De Gea turned down a new deal which would see him take a pay-cut to his current £375,000-per-week wages.
Now German outlet Blick have claimed that United have already ‘expressed an interest’ in signing Kobel from Borussia Dortmund this summer.
Manchester United are considering a move for Borussia Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel
United are expected to be in for a new keeper regardless of if David de Gea signs a new deal
Kobel, who is also on the radar of Chelsea and Tottenham, has impressed at the Bundesliga side since joining on a five-year in 2021 from VfB Stuttgart.
United could find it tough to tempt Dortmund to sell the 25-year-old Swiss international, with the Bundesliga side said to be keen on offering Kobel an improved contract.
Should Kobel look to move on, then the Bundesliga side would hope to receive around £45m for their No 1 keeper.
De Gea moved to Old Trafford from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and has gone on to rack up more than 500 appearances for the Red Devils.
The Spaniard recently surpassed Peter Schmeichel as the club’s all-time record holder for clean sheets at 183.
However, he might have to accept a cut to his huge salary if he wants to remain at the club going forward.
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