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Contact made: Newcastle United lay down groundwork to sign Chelsea star

Newcastle United have reportedly made initial contact over a potential transfer move for Chelsea’s highly-rated young goalkeeper Mike Penders. The 20-year-old is currently on loan at Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, and faces plenty of competition for a first-team place at Stamford Bridge, so a permanent exit could make sense for him in the near future.

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Inter Milan player says Chelsea have a youngster with more potential than PSG’s Désiré Doué

Chelsea are banking their future on the potential of the young players they’re bringing in, with ownership sticking firmly to that plan. At the end of this season, both Geovany Quenda and Mike Penders will join the first team following their high-profile arrivals at the club.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 24

Report: Chelsea believe they have a player with 'absolutely elite' potential, still hasn’t made his debut

Chelsea believe goalkeeper Mike Penders has “absolutely elite” potential, and was a big reason they didn’t strengthen the position in the summer according to reports.

Villarreal News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 9

'Very fortunate' - Liam Rosenior already has clear plan for 'world-class' Chelsea duo

Liam Rosenior admitted he is lucky to have two goalkeepers who are "world class" with their feet at Chelsea, as he shared his plans for the pair. Under Rosenior, Strasbourg was known for giving their goalkeeper the licence to play higher up the pitch to help in the build-up or make clearances when needed.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 7

Report: Chelsea make decision on Mike Penders following Liam Rosenior’s appointment

Chelsea have no plans to recall Mike Penders from his loan at Strasbourg after the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach. The Blues confirmed Rosenior’s appointment on Tuesday, and the 41-year-old has signed a six and a half year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Villarreal News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / November 25

Chelsea believe their loanee is 'close to being ready' for Premier League

Chelsea would only allow Filip Jorgensen to leave in January if they received a lucrative offer, since they have another plan for on-loan Mike Penders, according to reports.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 29

Report: Chelsea tracking promising 23-year-old as they look for Robert Sanchez replacement

Chelsea are among the clubs tracking Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as they search for a new keeper according to reports in Italy. The Blues had the opportunity to sign Mike Maignan in the summer, but weren’t prepared to get close to AC Milan’s valuation.

Villarreal News / HITC / October 27

Chelsea fans are all in agreement about Mike Penders after Strasbourg defeat to Lyon

Chelsea fans are discussing Strasbourg goalkeeper Mike Penders on social media after his performance in their loss to Lyon over the weekend. Penders, who joined Strasbourg on loan from Chelsea last summer, was between the sticks but could not prevent a 2-1 defeat for Liam Rosenior’s side.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 22

Why all 3 of Chelsea’s Strasbourg loanees are having a bad month

The Athletic have this week done a really interesting piece on Chelsea’s players out on loan at sister club Strasbourg and how they’re all getting on. Up first was Mike Penders, the great white hope in goal for Chelsea.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 20

Player who wants to make it at Chelsea talks about 'high level of training' in preseason

A player who wants to make it at Chelsea has been speaking about a “high level of training” in preseason in the summer. Chelsea were testing many players in the squad in the summer and they had the Club World Cup to do that in as well.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 20

Chelsea’s 20 year old costs his team big – don’t count on him to be ready next season

Chelsea fans’ long debates about what to do with Robert Sanchez and their goalkeeping situation is often given the important context that they’ve bought teenage sensation Mike Penders, who they rate really highly.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 10

Journalist reveals 'big reason' Chelsea won’t sign a new goalkeeper 'any time soon'

Mike Penders is a big reason Chelsea didn’t sign a goalkeeper in the summer, and won’t anytime soon according to journalist Kieran Gill. Chelsea had a busy summer in which they signed some exciting players, but supporters really wanted to see a new keeper.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 9

'High hopes' for Chelsea youngster whose future will be decided at the end of this season

The international break gives us all a chance to look at some of the bigger picture stories around Chelsea, including players out on loan. One constant thread around Stamford Bridge in recent years has been about goalkeepers – Robert Sanchez is constantly doubted, but those in charge show great faith in him.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 9

Report: The reason Chelsea didn’t sign a new goalkeeper this summer; it’s not Sanchez

The reason Chelsea didn’t sign a new goalkeeper this summer has been revealed, and it’s not because of Robert Sanchez. The Blues number stopper has come under a lot of criticism during his time at the club and I think the majority of Chelsea fans would have been happy to see him sold in the summer.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 9

Chelsea rising loan star responds to claims he should have stayed at former club

The international break is pretty interesting in the way that it allows players to go home and speak to the media from their home country. They often give different quotes to what they might say in the UK, and we get to hear from a broader selection of players.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / October 8

Sky journalist issues update on how Chelsea feel about signing a new goalkeeper

Chelsea have decided against entering the market for a goalkeeper in the upcoming January transfer window, according to Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 27

Matt Law reveals Chelsea’s plans for player who will be 'right at the top of the game'

Chelsea want to keep the pathway open for Mike Penders and think he could be first choice goalkeeper in the next two or three years according to Matt Law.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 26

The Athletic detail Chelsea’s January transfer plan for key position

Chelsea are unlikely to sign a new goalkeeper in January as they are reluctant to block the pathway of Mike Penders according to The Athletic. The Blues made six summer signings, five of which were attackers as the front line underwent a major revamp, whilst they also added back-up for Marc Cucurella in the form of Jorrel Hato.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 25

Mail Sport detail how Chelsea feel about progress of 'special' loanee

Chelsea are pleased with the progress goalkeeper Mike Penders is making at Strasbourg according to reports. The Blues signed Penders for €20m from Belgian side Genk in 2024, and the youngster remained in Belgium last season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 28

Chelsea face questions over selling high on player they’re demanding unrealistic £80m for

Chelsea continue to make decisive moves in the transfer market, with the departure of talented teenage goalkeeper Mike Penders on loan today’s headline so far.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 28

Ben Jacobs latest: Chelsea prepare 'formal offer' for top remaining target

Chelsea’s busy summer is reaching its most busy stage. The next couple of weeks are going to see a lot of deals done, both in and out. Today we had the confirmation of Mike Penders’ move to Strasbourg on loan, and it looks like that will soon be followed by Jorrel Hato’s permanent move from Ajax to Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 28

'Will travel' – Player set to join club today and another one will follow – Journalist

Reliable transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has put out his latest news as one player who is set to make a move today. Mike Penders is going to travel to Austria today apparently to make his move, and then there is going to be another Chelsea player following suit.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 24

L’Equipe provide update on Mike Penders and his loan move to Strasbourg

Mike Penders will join Strasbourg’s pre-season training camp on Monday, and is expected to be the number one according to reports. Penders agreed a loan move to the Ligue 1 outfit earlier this month, with Chelsea deciding it was the next best step for his development.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 22

£1.7m to €30m – Chelsea’s sister club about to reap massive transfer benefit of BlueCo link up

Fabrizio Romano has his hands full dealing with a few Chelsea moves at the moment, and another one is developing from our sister club in France. There’s already been tons of action relating to Strasbourg in the last 24 hours, with Mike Penders and Kendry Paez both set to follow Mamadou Sarr on loan there sooner rather than later.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 12

'Chelsea are' – Fabrizio Romano reveals Chelsea’s feelings on Mike Penders

Chelsea are convinced Mike Penders is “special” and will be an important goalkeeper for them according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blues signed Penders last summer from Belgian side Genk for a fee of €20m, with the 19-year-old remaining in Belgium last season.