Gregor Kobel: Newcastle must exploit Chelsea depth to win Borussia Dortmund transfer race

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(Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media, Imago) Sun 5 April 2026 18:30, UK Gregor Kobel is attracting Premier League interest with both Newcastle United and Chelsea eyeing up moves for him ahead of the summer transfer window. The addition of a new number one goalkeeper is high on Newcastle’s transfer agenda this summer, and they hold a crucial edge over Chelsea in the race to secure Kobel’s signature. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom.

VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle can guarantee number one spot for Gregor KobelNewcastle appear increasingly unlikely to trigger the option to buy as part of their loan deal for Aaron Ramsdale, despite the ex-Arsenal stopper becoming their first-choice in recent weeks. Regardless of how the West Londoners lay out their plan to Kobel in the coming months, the level of competition will surely be off-putting for him, and they may not even have Champions League football to aid their cause.

Bayern Munich are also serious competitors, but Newcastle also have an advantage on their side in that instance, if Kobel fancies the challenge of a new league. Magpies sales could free up cash for Kobel swoopFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider earlier this week that Newcastle have “serious concerns” regarding the futures of several of their key players this summer.