German picture newspaper broke the heavy news that Premier League powerhouse Chelsea are salivating over Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Kobel. The Blues' attraction to Kobel will surge like a flood if qualification for next season's Champions League slips through Dortmund's hands.
Kobel, Borussia Dortmund's starting keeper, has won the applause of the crowd with his exceptional skills and solid performance. But this season, the Hornets have failed to live up to expectations, with an early exit from the German Cup, an eighth-place finish in the Bundesliga, and a gap of just one step to Champions League qualification, the outlook is not promising.
It is reported that Kerber's desire to win the Cup is unshakable, and Dortmund's record this season has clearly failed to fulfill his dream of winning the Cup. If the team fails to qualify for the Champions League, Kerber is likely to leave and seek a new stage and glory.
Chelsea has long been Kobel into the vision of attraction, for this promising young goalkeeper, the Blues showed a high degree of enthusiasm. With strong financial strength, pay 70-80 million euros in transfer fees for Chelsea easily. If Dortmund's Champions League dream is shattered, Chelsea is very likely to extend the olive branch to Kobel, and strive for the Swiss international goalkeeper to join.
The addition of Kobel to the Chelsea defense will breathe new life into the team, and his solid play and excellent saving ability is expected to bring more victories to the team. However, whether the transfer will materialize depends on Dortmund's Champions League success and Kobel's own decision. Fans will have to wait and see if the Blues succeed in signing this top goalkeeper and inject new hope into the team's future.
