Despite pledge of loyalty: Premier League club keen on BVB keeper Kobel | OneFootball

Does Borussia Dortmund have to worry about Gregor Kobel? Newcastle United continues to show great interest in the BVB keeper and is looking for a long-term successor to Nick Pope.

Gregor Kobel is once again making headlines in the transfer world. The Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper, who has been one of the team’s most reliable constants for years, remains on Newcastle United’s wish list. According to information from The Athletic, the Magpies are still considering signing the Swiss player—the trail, which was already hot last winter, is by no means cold.

Newcastle reportedly holds Kobel in high regard and sees him as a potential long-term successor to Nick Pope. The current number one, 33-year-old Englishman Nick Pope, is still the nominal first choice, but those in charge are apparently planning for the years ahead. Kobel, 27 years old and internationally experienced, is said to play a central role in their considerations.

Already in the 2024/25 season, Newcastle sent scouts to several BVB matches to observe Kobel in detail, according to the Daily Mail. Nevertheless, last summer the focus was initially strongly on James Trafford. However, that plan fell through when Manchester City exercised their buy-back option and brought the 23-year-old back. Trafford, however, remains a candidate alongside Kobel.

Newcastle courting BVB keeper Kobel

Although Kobel publicly emphasized his loyalty to BVB in the summer, the ongoing speculation did not leave him unaffected. kicker reported that the keeper was at times unsettled and that a transfer was at least not categorically ruled out. On paper, however, there are many arguments for him staying: his contract in Dortmund runs until 2028. A possible transfer would therefore be very expensive for Newcastle.

Despite the unrest, Kobel made his position clear in the summer: “Everyone knows that I feel extremely comfortable in Dortmund. I love the fans, the stadium, the club, and the atmosphere. Everyone knows and sees that when I’m on the pitch. I really appreciate that.”

Whether Kobel will consider a move abroad next summer is currently open. What is certain, however, is that Newcastle United remains one of his most persistent admirers—and will be watching closely to see how his future in Dortmund develops.

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