Chelsea and Newcastle United are set to sign Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel in a summer transfer.
The Switzerland international’s move to the Bundesliga side has not gone unnoticed as the Blues only showed interest last summer.
In April 2025, Sport Witness Covered Claims Told the German that Chelsea is serious about him.
Two months later, the stopper said that his love for the BVB fans convinced him to stay despite interest from the west London club.
That time, He said: : “Everyone knows I feel extremely comfortable at Dortmund. I love the fans, the stadium, the club and the atmosphere. Everyone knows it and sees it when I’m on the pitch. I really appreciate it.”
Chelsea and Newcastle United target Cobble transfer
March is fast approaching and the 28-year-old is back on the agenda for Liam Rosenior’s side and this time, Newcastle United have joined them in the transfer race.
is according to foot marketWho cover Chelsea and the Magpies’ interest in Gregor Kobel.
English clubs are ‘tracking’ the stopper and could fight to bring him to the Premier League in the summer.
Bayern Munich are also in the mix, along with the Blues and Eddie Howe’s team. The Bavarian club are considering the Borussia Dortmund star as a replacement for 40-year-old Manuel Neuer.
The Swiss left VfB Stuttgart in 2021 and moved to Signal Iduna Park and has remained number 1 ever since. Since joining BVB, he has been a top-tier stopper in Europe, which has generated interest in him.
Foot Mercato, who clarify that this is their own information, report that Cobell could take the ‘next step’ in his career after this season. It remains to be seen whether this will lead to a move to England or Bayern Munich.
His Bundesliga statistics this season are as follows:
- Appearances: 27
- Start: 27
- Target allowed: 28
- Clean sheets: 12
transfer market He is worth €40 million. With a contract until 2028, the German club could demand more than his current valuation. Without renewal there will be pressure to transfer in the summer.
Foot Mercato established him as one of Europe’s leading goalkeepers.
Chelsea and Newcastle United can improve
The Blues have Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and Gabriel Slonina as their three stoppers at Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard lost his place in the starting lineup to Jorgensen at the start of the season, before regaining his place.
Both goalkeepers have failed to fully convince Chelsea, who may keep an eye on Gregor Cobel. This might be possible if Mike Penders or Dorsey Petrovic [both out on loan] Will not be considered.
Meanwhile, Eddie Howe has Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale and Mark Gillespie at St James’ Park. The contract of the former expires in 2027 while the contract of the latter is till this June.
Pope’s mixed performances led the Newcastle United coach to rely on Ramsdale, who is on loan from Southampton.
Considering the status of the trio, the Borussia Dortmund star could easily become the Magpies’ new No. 1 next season.
🇩🇪Nick Voltemade | wants everyone to calm down
➡️ Asked directly if he doesn’t suit Eddie Howe’s tactics
➡️ Definitely not trying to rock the boathttps://t.co/rT6xUgGQi0 #nufc– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 3 April 2026
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