Chelsea are believed to be in early discussions with Belgian side Royal Mouscron-Peruwelz over a possible partnership. Chelsea currently have a similar partnership with Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem. A deal would the increase the ever growing profile of the club across Europe. As well as the growing reputation, it would allow Chelsea to send out a number of young players in order to gain experience.
Chelsea currently have Wallace, Josh McEachran and Bertrand Traore on loan at Vittese. The inclusion of Chelsea’s young prospects has helped the Eredivisie club fight for a spot in the Europa League after a successful season. As well as the current batch of players, Chelsea have sent the likes of Tomas Kalas, Nemanja Matic and Lucas Piazon on loan to Holland in the past.
The Belgian side did have a partnership deal with French side Lille, however Lille are preparing to set up a different deal with another Pro League club, Ostend. Royal Mouscron are currently 13th in Belguim’s Pro League in their first season in the top flight of Belgium football. Any link between the two sides would allow Chelsea the opportunity to purchase any exciting prospects at the club. Something Chelsea utilised when they signed Marco Van Ginkel from Vitesse in 2013.
