Report: Chelsea's Kenedy attracting interest from top European sides

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Chelsea winger Kenedy has been linked to the likes of Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal, and could make a move out of Stamford Bridge in the summer, sources told ESPN FC's Liam Twomey.

The 22-year-old Brazilian was sent to Newcastle on loan in January and has enjoyed an impressive, if limited, showing in Rafa Benitez's side, notching two goals and two assists in eight Premier League appearances.

As such, Kenedy has attracted interest from various European outfits, though no formal offers have been submitted for the player, according to Twomey, who added that Kenedy would also look to force a permanent exit if Antonio Conte returns as Chelsea's manager.

Last July, Kenedy came under fire for making controversial and derogatory comments about China on social media, and he was loaned away in the next window. Chelsea signed Emerson Palmieri to shore up its ranks at left wing-back, too.

Twomey added that Chelsea is planning a major rebuild during the offseason and will look to fund new signings by selling players such as Kenedy, should a "significant market" develop.

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