JohnWessex 0 Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) Norwich City Targeting Swiss Youngster Gregor Kobel: According to sources, former Switzerland U21 international Gregor Kobel has been linked with a move to the fine city this transfer window. Kobel is Thought to be one of the most valuable young goalkeepers in the Bundesliga. He has played 17 times this season on loan for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga but the youngster will return to his parent club Hoffenheim in June. Norwich City are thought to be targeting a new Goalkeeper, already being linked to names such as Joe Hart and Simon Mignolet. Kobel helped FC Augsburg to safety this season, in the end securing a 15th place finish, four points above the Relegation Play-Off position and 11 points above automatic relegation. The fee is current believed to be around 3 Million pounds for the 21 year old's service, with high potential for the future. Edited May 20, 2019 by JohnWessex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted May 20, 2019 Haven't seen this one anywhere but I believe it. Welcome to the club, Gregor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrod 258 Posted May 20, 2019 It would make sense if this is one of those German keepers good with the ball at his feet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted May 20, 2019 Where is this story from? Seen nothing about it anywhere else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted May 20, 2019 Bethnal usually seems pretty on the pulse but just got rekt by this kid making his first post. lmaoooooo This is clearly actually Gregor Kobel posting. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted May 20, 2019 Probably is nothing, but he does sound very much like the kind of player we might target, in terms of age, potential, and price. And Baumann seems to have the goalkeeping slot at Hoffenheim sewn up, so Kobel might be keen on a move somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted May 20, 2019 Obviously why we just re-signed Timm Klose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted May 20, 2019 So is he going to........ be first choice sit on the bench as second choice be loaned out until he is ready as first choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted May 20, 2019 all i can say is that it's a good time to be a norwich fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 700 Posted May 20, 2019 Welcome John, I hope this is genuine, or you'll have blown your cover in one fell swoop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnWessex 0 Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, splendidrush said: Welcome John, I hope this is genuine, or you'll have blown your cover in one fell swoop. Thanks, I hope my sources are correct. Its been kind of mentioned around the place from a friend who has relatively close contact to the club. Im not 100% sure, however, if im entirely honest, i could easily have egg on my face soon enough. My friends been inconsistent really, but occasionally he says about one which  materialises out of the blue not long afterwards. Fingers crossed this is true, just from my own standpoint i think it would be a very solid signing. Edited May 21, 2019 by JohnWessex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnWessex 0 Posted May 21, 2019 8 hours ago, KeiranShikari said: Bethnal usually seems pretty on the pulse but just got rekt by this kid making his first post. lmaoooooo This is clearly actually Gregor Kobel posting. I am indeed Gregor Kobel, lmao. No, but really I sincerely hope my sources are correct, its a friend who has contact in the club and they’ve been right in the past. Ive always been a relatively quiet person. Chatting on forums didnt really seem to be my thing. I hadnt seen this one around the internet, however, so i loaded up an account as i thought you may be interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted May 21, 2019 You’re a Norwich supporter of how long and you’ve managed to avoid becoming aware of the Pink’un message board until now? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,457 Posted May 21, 2019 Has he got the physique of De Gea ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,501 Posted May 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, Alex Moss said: You’re a Norwich supporter of how long and you’ve managed to avoid becoming aware of the Pink’un message board until now? I think he means the rumour not being general knowledge, not that he's unaware of the Pink'un.   1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted May 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, ron obvious said: I think he means the rumour not being general knowledge, not that he's unaware of the Pink'un.   Ahh I see Ron - would have been a bit weird otherwise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted May 21, 2019 Shame this seems to be some made up rumour. Kobel is a good keeper, I saw him in the Augsburg v Dortmund game where he made some great saves to help win the game. Certainly an upgrade on Krul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted May 21, 2019 Of course this could be in line with the relative secrecy with which our buying team conducts itself, hence there being nothing out there on this. Or he's on a wind up - time will tell...! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Fuzzar said: Of course this could be in line with the relative secrecy with which our buying team conducts itself, hence there being nothing out there on this. Or he's on a wind up - time will tell...! Leaks rarely come from the buying team, they are nearly always from the player or the selling team. Norwich aren’t particularly more secretive than other teams. Edited May 21, 2019 by Bethnal Yellow and Green Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnWessex 0 Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Shame this seems to be some made up rumour. Kobel is a good keeper, I saw him in the Augsburg v Dortmund game where he made some great saves to help win the game. Certainly an upgrade on Krul. As ive said before, im honestly not 100% sure. The source that im getting this from is a friend with relatively close ties to people in the club. I just thought it would be good to share this possible news. Im no expert, i dont really know how clubs operate, as far as i know, this could be utter ****e. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,457 Posted May 21, 2019 4 hours ago, JohnWessex said: As ive said before, im honestly not 100% sure. The source that im getting this from is a friend with relatively close ties to people in the club. I just thought it would be good to share this possible news. Im no expert, i dont really know how clubs operate, as far as i know, this could be utter ****e. We’ve had plenty of that posted on here over the years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted May 21, 2019 Surprised this name hasn't made it onto the Pinkun's front page yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites