Chelsea have decided against pursuing a new goalkeeper in the upcoming January transfer window, with the club focused on the long-term development of Mike Penders. The 20-year-old is impressing on loan at Strasbourg and is viewed as a future first-team option at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues had explored the possibility of signing AC Milan’s Mike Maignan over the summer, but talks collapsed due to valuation concerns. Instead, manager Enzo Maresca will continue relying on Robert Sánchez and Filip Jorgensen, both tasked with meeting his demands for a modern goalkeeper — one comfortable in possession, strong in build-up play, and capable of sweeping behind a high defensive line.
