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Arsenal after on-loan Chelsea winger?

Arsenal after on-loan Chelsea winger?


Arsenal after on-loan Chelsea winger?

Kenedy emerges as surprise Arsenal target

Arsenal have reportedly joined Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in the pursuit of Kenedy, who has impressed at Newcastle United. The Brazilian joined the Magpies on a short-term loan from Chelsea in January.

The 22-year-old had been confined to a left-back/left-wingback role during his time at Chelsea, but he has managed to play in a more advanced position under Rafael Benitez.

As a result, Kenedy has been able to get the best of his abilities with two goals and two assists in the Premier League, and this has enhance the Magpies' form greatly with four wins in their last eight matches.

According to ESPN, the Gunners are among the clubs monitoring the Brazilian's progress, though they have yet to make an enquire for his signature.

The north London club have drastically changes their attack front with the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott making way this term, but they are still solid in the department.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have added more flair into the team whilst the likes of Alex Iwobi, Danny Welbeck and a young Reiss Nelson are capable of providing competition off the bench.