PSG Mercato fuels Kobel interest, putting Safonov's future at risk

Paris Saint‑Germain remain vigilant on the goalkeeper market even though Luis Enrique has publicly backed Matvey Safonov. At the same time the club has made repeated enquiries about Borussia Dortmund’s Swiss custodian Gregor Kobel, whose €40 million price tag could reshape the hierarchy in Paris.

Kobel emerges as a target

Sport, cited by, reported that Parisian executives have shown a clear interest in Kobel.

They have approached the 28‑year‑old and his representatives on several occasions.

Kobel, a Swiss international now playing for Borussia Dortmund, has attracted attention because of his experience at the highest level of European football.

Despite the interest, PSG have not yet submitted a formal offer, indicating that the club is still gathering information.

Contract talks could stall Paris plans

Kobel is under contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2028 and is currently negotiating a possible extension with the German side.

He appears inclined to remain in the Bundesliga, which strengthens Dortmund’s bargaining position.

His market value is estimated at €40 million, a significant sum for a goalkeeper.

An extension could either block a departure or drive up the price Dortmund would demand, complicating PSG’s pursuit.

At present PSG’s activity consists of information gathering rather than a concrete bid.

The renewed focus on Kobel arrives while Safonov has not won unanimous backing, even though Enrique continues to trust the Russian keeper.

Safonov has publicly declared his ambition to become the first‑choice goalkeeper at Paris Saint‑Germain, but the Kobel inquiry inevitably puts the pecking order under scrutiny.

Enrique has a history of fostering competition among his goalkeepers, having previously hinted at major changes in the position.

No agreement has been reached; Kobel prefers an extension with Dortmund while PSG remain in the preliminary stage of their assessment.