Welcome to today’s Newcastle United live blog for Thursday, August 17.

Newcastle are trying to sign Chelsea youngster Kenedy after welcoming Joselu to the club in a £5million deal. The Spanish striker joined United from Stoke as Rafa Benitez looks to make his squad more competitive.

Benitez is keen to bring Kenedy in from The Blues but the deal has been delayed as Antonio Conte has his own transfer woes.

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