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Newcastle United have made a loan bid for Chelsea youngster Kenedy as they look to bolster their squad in time for the first game of the season.

The left-sided player is in need of first team experience after a short loan stint with Watford in 2016, and with Newcastle needing to bring in extra cover they have now turned to the Brazil Under-20 international.

The 21-year-old can operate as a left-winger of left-back and will increase Rafa Benitez’s options in the coming weeks and months.

Kenedy started his career with Fluminense before making the move to Stamford Bridge in 2015 for a fee of £6.3million. Earlier this summer Kenedy was sent home from Chelsea’s pre-season tour of China after posting inappropriate videos on Instagram.

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An apology from Chelsea back then read: “Kenedy’s actions were a mistake that he will learn greatly from.

“His behaviour does not represent the entire team and does not align with the club’s high expectations and strict requirements of its young players.

“He has been strongly reprimanded and disciplined.”

Kenedy will now be looking to kick on after a disappointing loan spell with the Hornets last season.