Newcastle United are understood to be targeting a new goalkeeper this summer.
Newcastle United are reportedly keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
The No.1 spot has become a hot topic at St James’ Park in recent times. Nick Pope was dropped for the Manchester United clash following his blunder against Everton last weekend.
While Aaron Ramsdale came in - and impressed - there is a strong sentiment that neither keeper provides the long-term answer. It is understood that Newcastle are targeting a new man between the sticks this summer.
Bart Verbruggen interest
When asked if the position would be a target area after Pope’s mistake against Everton, Howe said last weekend: “I think it’s difficult for me to comment on any one player or position. Collectively, we have to defend our goal better. That's everyone across the board. That's me taking responsibility for that first and filtering that down to the players.”
Gregor Kobel reports emerge
The Daily Mail report Dortmund keeper Kobel as a genuine option for Newcastle. At 28, the Swiss international is approaching his prime as a goalkeeper.
Kobel was part of the Dortmund squad that reached the Champions League final in 2024. When faced with questions over his future last year, the Bundesliga star cited Champions League football as a huge motivating factor - a possible blow as Newcastle are well adrift in the race for a top-five spot.
"I do not comment on such things at all,” Kobel said. “It was important to me that we were in the Champions League, because this club simply belongs in the Champions League. It has been a hell of a four years here. The Champions League final, almost champions, and this year it was a completely different season. It was definitely exciting, and you never got bored."
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