UPDATE! According to Joe Short of the Express, Kenedy is currently having a medical with Chelsea and is close to completing his £6.3m deal and will sign a 5 year deal.
UPDATE!
Tottenham have joined the race to sign Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, according to Sport Italia. The striker scored 20 goals last season and was the top goal scorer in the Belgian league.
According to Jason Burt of the Telegraph, Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Brazilian striker Kenedy. Fluminense confirmed yesterday they had sold the player’s economic rights to a private group, who have sold the player to Chelsea.
The deal for the 19 year old is believed to be £6.3m. Chelsea are yet to decide on whether or not they will now loan the player out or keep him at the club. The report suggest Kenedy, who’s full name is Robert Kenedy Nunes do Nascimento, does not currently qualify for a work permit as of yet.
The same report claims that Chelsea are also monitoring Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
The Serbian striker has attracted interest from around Europe, with Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle expressing interest in the striker.
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