Newcastle United look to complete Kenedy deal in next 24 hours - with hopes for two more to followNewcastle United hope to have their first January signing Kenedy complete in the next 24 hours - And Rafa still wants two more this monthNewcastle United are aiming to get a deal done for Kenedy in the next 24 hours.
The Chelsea left-sided player has been on United’s wanted list since the summer and Rafa Benitez will give him his chance to play regular football at St James’ Park.
With Newcastle players currently on a mini break, with the squad returning to work on Wednesday, Benitez will hope a new face will be there to welcome the players back later in the week.
Kenedy is a player that Newcastle have had interest in signing since the summer, but Chelsea’s stance was always that they needed a replacement before allowing him to leave. He started both of the Blues’ FA Cup games against Norwich this month - with Antonio Conte’s side eventually winning the replay on penalties.
The Magpies have made preparations for a medical in the next 24 hours in the event of the loan deal being completed.
But Benitez will still push for a striker and a goalkeeper in the remainder of the window.Benitez recently admitted he would consider all options on the pitch if United get good offers for the likes of Aleksandar Mitrovic or Henri Saivet.
Newcastle are also still looking to off-load Jack Colback as they aim to cut the wage bill. Jamie Sterry should also be loaned out for the second half of the season.
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