Chelsea has shown a strong interest in Mike Penders and wants to buy him and loan him out for another year. Racing Genk fears losing Penders this summer and is considering a proposal from Chelsea. The club demands 20 million euros, likely with bonuses. This offer seems irresistible for Genk.

Penders is mentioned in connection with a transfer to Chelsea. However, the London club plans to loan him back to KRC Genk immediately. There is no reason to believe he will not remain the first-choice goalkeeper.

Chelsea are nearing a deal to acquire KRC Genk goalkeeper Mike Penders. The Blues have been monitoring Penders for several months and are on the brink of signing the young talent for an initial €20 million. The agreement is anticipated to feature a sell-on clause and significant bonus payments, while Penders will stay on loan at Genk for the 2024-25 season. He will ink a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge and will become the joint-most expensive goalkeeper to ever depart the Belgian top division.

Chelsea are 'going all out' to sign goalkeeper Mike Penders. Sources from Belgium report that the Blues are fully committed to securing his transfer, though Romano notes they are still deliberating on whether to proceed. The 18-year-old recently made his senior debut for Genk, completing the entire match and achieving a clean sheet against Standard Liege in the Jupiler Pro League's season opener. As a current Belgian U19 international, Penders is poised for a 'million-dollar transfer,' but he won't be joining Chelsea immediately. Instead, the Blues plan to loan him back to Genk to further develop his skills in Belgium's top tier. Romano confirms that while no deal has been finalized, discussions continue.