Chelsea duo set for loan moves

Matt Morley 6 years ago 5.4k
Kenedy looks set for a loan switch to Newcastle in the New Year. AFP

Reports in England claim that two Chelsea youngsters could be set to join their ever-growing loan army with temporary moves to fellow Premier League sides.

English publication 'The Daily Mail' claims that Newcastle have agreed a deal to take Brazilian wing-back Kenedy on loan for the rest of the season, with the move set to be rubber-stamped when the transfer window reopens in January.

The 'Magpies' were keen on a move for the 21-year-old in the summer, but Chelsea boss Antonio Conte eventually opted to keep the Brazil U20 international around after failing to sign his preferred targets.

However, after making just three EFL Cup appearances so far this season, the Italian is now prepared to grant the Samba star a temporary move.

Newcastle are expected to pay a loan fee for the player as manager Rafa Benitez continues to have his hands tied over transfers.

Meanwhile, according to the same source, Bournemouth are in talks with the 'Blues' over a loan move for teenage defender Dujon Sterling.

The 18-year-old recently signed a new deal that will keep him at Stamford Beidge until 2022 and they are now keen for him to go out on loan and experience professional football.

The 'Cherries' have good relations with Chelsea, having signed both Asmir Begovic and Nathan Ake from the Premier League champions during the summer, though there is also thought to be significant Championship interest in the England U19 international.

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