KV Mechelen is looking for reinforcements and has set its sights on Kendry Paez, a nineteen-year-old forward currently under contract with Chelsea. According to South American sources, the club in Mechelen is in talks with Chelsea about a possible loan of this promising player. Paez was acquired for 10 million euros from Independiente a year ago but has yet to showcase his full potential in Europe. Paez has already been loaned out twice, first to French club Strasbourg and then to River Plate in Argentina. At Strasbourg, he scored only one goal in 718 minutes, while at River Plate, he also managed just one goal in 461 minutes. This marks his third loan spell in one year, highlighting the urgency for him to gain playing time. The Jupiler Pro League is seen as a good league for young talents to develop, and KV Mechelen hopes that Paez can showcase his skills in Belgium. The club has previously had success with Ecuadorian players and sees Paez as an opportunity to strengthen their team. The physical demands of the JPL are high and could prepare Paez for a return to the Premier League. It has not yet been confirmed whether the transfer will actually go through, but KV Mechelen's interest in Kendry Paez indicates their ambition to assemble a competitive team for the upcoming season.