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 reportedly have “no chance” of signing Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku permanently this month as this deal hinges on a “big if”. The Red Devils are closing in on their first January signing as Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu is expected to complete his move to the Premier League giants in the coming days.

Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku’s proposed move to Manchester United could be the key for the Blues to beat Arsenal to Benjamin Sesko. Both Chelsea and Arsenal have been strongly linked with Sesko ahead of the February 3 transfer deadline.