A deal for either club could prove costly, however, with other reports suggesting that Dortmund could demand a fee of between €70m-80m (£58-66m) for their prized asset. Kobel has made 143 appearances in all competitions since joining Dortmund from Stuttgart back in 2021, while twice being named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku to boost their underperforming attack, but the club are yet to make a bid.

Though Manchester United aren’t forcing Alejandro Garnacho out, they are listening to offers for him. As things stand, Chelsea are keen on having the Argentine attacker at their disposal and already working on a formal offer.