NEWCASTLE SIGN CHELSEA STAR ON LOAN

The Brazilian, who has won tops at youth level, will plan to break into the first team at St James' Park

Newcastle have signed youthful Brazilian Kenedy from Chelsea on advance, the club have affirmed.

The 21-year-old has shown up for the Blues this season, and will now endeavor to break into the primary group at St James' Park.

Kenedy can play as both a midfielder and a left-back, and has won 22 caps for Brazil at youth level.

Chelsea likewise sent Kenedy on loan last season, to Watford, and Antonio Conte trusts the climb north could work ponders.

"He needs to play consistently and to go to Newcastle is an extraordinary test for him," he told journalists on Tuesday.

"It is an incredible open door yet he realizes that he must be prepared to battle to play for Newcastle. "

Kenedy joined Chelsea in 2015 from Fluminese, however presently can't seem to genuinely bond himself at the Blues.

The adaptable midfielder has played three times in the EFL Cup, scoring once, and furthermore has a assist to his name from each of his sole appearances in the FA Cup and the EFL Trophy.