Kenedy is due to complete a loan move to Newcastle in the next 24 hours, as per a report by the Daily Mail.
The Brazilian has had a loan move agreed for some time, but the deal has been held up by Chelsea’s plans to bring in another left-sided defender.
The current Premier League champions are closing in on a deal to sign Emerson from Roma, which will allow the 21-year-old to move on this month.
Kenedy has fallen out of favour under Antonio Conte after being sent home from a pre-season tour in China, putting his long-term future at the club in doubt.
The Brazilian had worked his way back into the squad recently, earning some game time in the cup competitions.
Kenedy, who was signed originally as a winger, has been used sparingly in rotation behind Marcos Alonso, but Newcastle will reportedly use the player in an attacking berth.
Chelsea signed the 21-year-old from Fluminense two years ago but he has been unable to live up to potential due to a lack of regular game time.
