Premier League leaders Chelsea will beat the likes of Manchester United and Barcelona to complete a move for Fluminense forward Kenedy, according to recent reports. The 19-year-old superstar has been termed the “next Neymar” and is expected to make a €8 million (£5.8 million) move to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, based on what Simon Johnson in the Evening Standard had stated. Johnson suggested that The Blues “look certain” to complete the move for the 19 year old superstar striker.
Kenedy’s current agent is former Blues midfielder Deco, who has been instrumental in making the deal work out with the west London side, ahead of clubs like Barcelona, United, Inter Milan and Juventus. Globe Esporte(h/t GianlucaDiMarzio.com) reported that Kenedy will be sold to an investment fund before to his move to Stamford Bridge. SportWitness further indicated that agent Giuliano Bertolucci is also a key component, who already represents the likes of Willian, Ramires and Oscar. He has been working as an intermediary between Fluminense, Chelsea and the unnamed investment fund. At present, things look good for Jose Mourinho’s side and a deal could be expected to be completed soon.