- Chelsea in talks to sign Penders from Genk
- Will be sent back on loan to the Belgian side
- Blues ready to offer €20m (£16m) for the custodian
Getty ImagesChelsea to sign ANOTHER goalkeeper?! Blues in talks over Genk's Mike Penders despite confirming Filip Jorgensen transfer

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Sling TV
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DirecTV
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✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Per journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Blues are in advanced talks to sign Genk's young custodian Penders in the ongoing summer transfer window. The Premier League side are reportedly offering a transfer fee of €20m (£16m) and a percentage of future resale to the Belgian side. The custodian, however, will be sent back on loan to Genk and will only be appearing for the Blues from the 2025/26 campaign.
GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Chelsea are looking to bolster their goalkeeping position in the current window. They have already completed the signing of Denmark international Jorgensen from La Liga side Villarreal for €24.5m (£20m) as they look to provide competition to Robert Sanchez for the No.1 spot in the upcoming season.
DID YOU KNOW?
19-year-old Penders did not play a single game for the Genk senior side in the 2023/24 campaign, however, he made 25 appearances for the club's reserves side in the Challenger Pro League.
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
Enzo Maresca's side will be next seen in action on Wednesday as they take on Mexican side Club America in a pre-season friendly at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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