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 (Djordje Petrovic, Robert Sánchez)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Djordje Petrovic, Robert Sánchez)
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 (Djordje Petrovic, Robert Sánchez)
Way too many better competitors for position (Djordje Petrovic, Robert Sánchez)
🚨🔵 Mike Penders to Chelsea, here we go! Deal in place for 2005 born goalkeeper to join the club from Genk. Package up to €20m add-ons included, long term deal. Chelsea see huge potential in Penders. He’s staying at Genk for season 24/25, heading to London next June. 🇧🇪
| 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. |
|
|
68.3
69.2
|
Sergio Herrera |
 Osasuna
|
€2.1M |
|
67.9
68.2
|
Luis Malagón |
 America
|
€2.7M |
|
67.9
71.1
|
Ederson |
 Fenerbahce
|
€10M |
|
67.8
67.8
|
Hernán Galíndez |
 Huracan
|
€1.0M |
|
67.8
67.8
|
Ignacio Arce |
 Riestra
|
€0.7M |
|
67.8
79.0
|
Noah Atubolu |
 E. Frankfurt
|
€16.6M |
|
67.6
68.7
|
Manuel Neuer |
 Bayern
|
€2M |
|
67.5
68.5
|
Paulo Gazzaniga |
 Girona
|
€1.1M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Kofane | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Lamine Camara | 29-08-2026 | Report | |
| Emiliano Martínez | 28-08-2026 | Report | |
| Honest Ahanor | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Alex Scott | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Martín Zubimendi | 13-08-2026 | Report | |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | 12-08-2026 | Report | |
| Diogo Costa | 05-08-2026 | 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 21 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 line keeper.
Mike Penders’s current transfer value is between €16.5M and €20.2M. His last transfer was from Chelsea to Strasbourg in 2025. Strasbourg 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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