According to The Sun, Chelsea’s latest move in the transfer market has sparked controversy once again. Despite boasting a luxurious collection of goalkeepers, the Blues are on the verge of signing yet another young talent – Mike Pennders.
The 19-year-old Belgian goalkeeper has caught Chelsea’s eye due to his impressive performances for Genk’s youth team and his captaincy for the Belgian U19 national team. The deal is expected to be finalized for £17 million, after which Pennders will be loaned back to Genk to continue honing his skills. The transfer also includes a future transfer clause, meaning Chelsea will still benefit financially if he leaves Stamford Bridge in the future.
However, this signing has sparked significant debate among fans. Chelsea’s goalkeeper roster already includes ten players, including Filip Jørgensen who recently joined from Villarreal, and Kepa, who has returned after his loan spell at Real Madrid. Additionally, there are five senior goalkeepers: Robert Sánchez, Djordje Petrovic, Marcus Bettinelli, Lucas Bergstrom, and Eddie Beach, as well as three loaned-out keepers: Luke Campbell, Teddy Kode, and Teddy Sharman-Lowe.
Faced with such a massive goalkeeper squad, Chelsea fans have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction and confusion. Some have even called for the FA to impose a transfer ban on the club. One fan bluntly stated, “I’d rather have a transfer ban right now.” Others pleaded, “Please, FA, give us a transfer ban.” There were also voices suggesting that a transfer ban would actually benefit the club: “Honestly, Chelsea would benefit from a transfer ban.”
This reaction highlights fans’ concerns about the club’s transfer strategy, fearing that they are accumulating too many players in one position, leading to waste and potentially disrupting the competitive balance within the team.
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