Man United are ‘considering a move for Gregor Kobel’ – even if David de Gea signs a new contract – with Erik ten Hag ‘keen to create competition and make sure he has different tactical options’ in goal next season
- United have been in talks with De Gea for a while and it looks like he will stay
- The Spaniard struggles with his feet, however, whereas Kobel is comfortable
- De Gea has struggled this term despite winning the Golden Glove in the league
Manchester United are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel as they look to strengthen their depth between the sticks.
There has been plenty of interest around the Red Devils’ number one position with David De Gea out of contract this summer, though talks are progressing and the Spaniard is set to sign a new deal.
United wanted him to take a pay cut from his mega £375,000-per-week wages, and negotiations have been ongoing, but they look to be finally coming to an end.
United would have had to move for a new goalkeeper if an agreement could not have been reached, or trust Dean Henderson to make the step up following his loan move at Nottingham Forest.
According to The Independent, however, United may make the move for Kobel even if De Gea stays, creating room for competition for their starting goalkeeper spot.
Manchester United are considering a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel
David de Gea (pictured) is set to sign a new contract but Erik ten Hag wants competition
The United boss is also reportedly keen for tactical flexibility with his goalkeepers
Despite his struggles this season, De Gea won the Premier League’s Golden Glove award with 16 clean sheets so far this campaign.
The 32-year-old has had difficulties with manager Erik ten Hag’s style, struggling to play out from the back with the ball at his feet and being caught out on a number of occasions.
He has been in talks with the club over a new deal, but the Red Devils were demanding he takes a major pay cut from his mega wages given by Ed Woodward.
His new deal of around £200,000-a-week brings him in line with the rest of the United back line and it became clear to the player given his inconsistent form, brilliant one week and bizarre the next, that nobody in Europe would offer him more.