Newcastle United are getting closer to sealing a season-long loan deal for Chelsea winger Kenedy, according to The Telegraph.
The outlet report that Newcastle’s ‘hopes are rising’ that a deal can be agreed with Chelsea for the Brazilian, who was on-loan at St. James Park last season.
The report claims that it’s likely that the 22-year-old will join Rafael Benitez’s side on a season-loan loan deal with the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.
It is understood that the signing of the former Fluminense winger was one of Benitez’s transfer priorities in this summers transfer window, as he looks to strengthen his side ahead of the new Premier League season.
Good move for Newcastle?
This signing would be a major boost for Rafael Benitez ahead of next season.
The battle to secure his transfer targets in this summers transfer window been slow and frustrating for the Spaniard, but at last there’s some good news for Newcastle.
The Brazilian proved his quality in his loan spell last season, exciting the fans with his direct running and skill on the ball, he could make a major difference for the Toon next season.
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Likely to happen?
After a lot of toing and froing between the two sides over the last few days, it’s finally looking likely to happen.
A loan deal with an option to buy is sensible from Newcastle’s point of view, as they can save their money to secure other targets and focus on paying the fee for Kenedy next season.
For Chelsea they aren’t going to play him anyway so they’re in a winning position, whatever happens, it’s a move that suits both clubs and the player, which makes you wonder why it’s taken so long.
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