Momentum is building for Mike Penders's transfer to Chelsea, as reports suggest a 73% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Robert Sánchez, Kepa Arrizabalaga)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Robert Sánchez, Đorđe Petrović)
Missing potential star player in position
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Way too many better competitors for position (Robert Sánchez, Kepa Arrizabalaga)
Way too many better competitors for position (Robert Sánchez, Kepa Arrizabalaga)
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
60.8
60.8
|
Dani Cárdenas |
 Rayo Vallecano
|
€1.3M |
|
60.7
61.0
|
Igor Akinfeev |
 CSKA
|
€0.7M |
|
60.7
60.7
|
Nicolas Lemaitre |
 Troyes
|
€0.4M |
|
60.7
60.7
|
Sergio Romero |
 Boca Juniors
|
€0.3M |
|
60.6
66.0
|
Nicolas Kristof |
 Elversberg
|
€1.4M |
|
60.6
69.1
|
Tobe Leysen |
 OH
|
€4.9M |
|
60.6
61.6
|
Sam Johnstone |
 Wolverhampton
|
€5.5M |
|
60.5
60.5
|
Volkan Babacan |
 Istanbul Basaksehir FK
|
€0.4M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kees Smit | 09-07-2025 | Report | |
| Emiliano Martínez | 27-06-2025 | Report | |
| Harvey Elliott | 27-06-2025 | Report | |
| João Pedro | 20-06-2025 | Report | |
| Malick Fofana | 18-06-2025 | Report | |
| Mike Maignan | 04-06-2025 | Report | |
| Gregor Kobel | 24-04-2025 | Report | |
| Diogo Costa | 23-04-2025 | Report |
Chelsea
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Mike Penders (BEL) is a a ball playing keeper and currently plays for Chelsea. Mike Penders is 19 years old (2005/07/31) and he is 200cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 41. Mike Penders has also been used as a sweeper keeper.
Mike Penders's current transfer value is between €16.9M and €20.6M. His last transfer was from Chelsea to Genk in 2024. Genk loaned Mike Penders for free from Chelsea.
Mike Penders latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
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