Manchester United eyeing Bundesliga solution for error-prone first XI spot

Manchester United eyeing Gregor Kobel to replace Andre Onana in goal

Manchester United are going through another inconsistent season. The team has lacked defensive stability and consistency under pressure. Despite having strong attacking stars, failures in goal have cost them key points. Criticism of Andre Onana has intensified, and the board might already be thinking about a major change in goal. The new technical project, led by Rúben Amorim, demands a more confident goalkeeper, dominant in the box and reliable with the ball at his feet to build attacks from the back. The need to improve the first line of build-up and to close games without surprises has led the club to seriously evaluate the market.

Manchester United are interested in Gregor Kobel

According to information from German media BILD, both Manchester United and Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Gregor Kobel. The 27-year-old Swiss has shone this season at Borussia Dortmund with 12 clean sheets. His performances have been consistent and decisive for the German club. The club’s general managing director, Lars Ricken, has declared that they have one of the best goalkeepers in Europe. This assessment has not gone unnoticed in the Premier League, where the two English giants are looking for goalkeeping security. The interest from both clubs could spark a battle for his services in the summer transfer window.

From a technical point of view, Kobel fits several facets of the style Amorim has sought to implement at Old Trafford. The Swiss has a command of the aerial game, responds with solid reflexes and is comfortable starting attacks from the back. Amorim has opted for an organised start to their attack, and Kobel could provide assurances that Onana has not. It is not just about stopping balls; it’s about conveying calm, marking leadership and cutting out mistakes that end in avoidable goals. Gregor has a commanding presence and a profile that suggests solidity without being flashy. Moreover, he possesses the maturity to start instantly as the first-choice goalkeeper for the Red Devils and does not need physical or mental adaptation, which shortens the impact time.