Chelsea gaining momentum in pursuit of £51m-rated Bundesliga goalkeeper.

• Chelsea in the market for a new starting goalkeeper this summer
• Contact with Gregor Kobel’s representatives already established
• Borussia Dortmund demanding third highest transfer fee of all time

Chelsea “gaining momentum” in their latest efforts to recruit a new number one goalkeeper from the Bundesliga.

The Blues have lacked consistency in goal for several years, arguably since Thibaut Courtois left the club in 2018, with Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy each proving short-term.

Robert Sanchez hasn’t been particularly เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา convincing since his £25m arrival in 2023. Sharing duties last season with Djordje Petrovic and this season with Filip Jorgensen.

Petrovic and Kepa are both set to return to Stamford Bridge from loans at Strasbourg and Bournemouth respectively in a matter of weeks. While Gabriel Slonina remains on the books and Mike Penders is already due to arrive from Genk.

Summer offers could come in for Petrovic and Kepa. There are no guarantees, and Chelsea inundate with goalkeepers, and still in the market for another.

Chelsea are in close contact with representatives for Borussia Dortmund stopper Gregor Kobel, and a “poker game” begins. The Switzerland international is thought to be happy at Dortmund. But is equally ready for the “next step” in his career.

Whether Dortmund manage to qualify for next season’s Champions League or not will be crucial. Kobel is keen to play in the competition, having reached last year’s final. While the lack of the financial boost from failing to qualify could force Dortmund to listen to offers for players.