Chelsea's Kenedy is reportedly wanted by Barcelona
The 20-year-old has made nine Premier League appearances for the Blues since signing from Brazilian club Fluminense last summer and has reportedly caught the attention of Barca.
Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim the La Liga side attempted to sign the young winger before his move to Stamford Bridge and will attempt to lure him to the Nou Camp once more.
It's said the Catalan side had a first-refusal deal in place with Fluminese set at just £2.5million, but failed to act on it, allowing Chelsea to swoop.
The report adds the La Liga side's scouts have been keeping tabs on Kenedy and were impressed by his goal in the 2-1 win over Norwich at the start of the month -the fastest this season.
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And it's claimed incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will not hand 'excessive opportunities' to the Brazilian and will instead sign Sunderland's Emanuele Giaccherini in the summer.
Kenedy has showcased his talents as a utility man this season, being deployed as a full-back by Guus Hiddink in the Champions League last-16 second leg against Paris Saint-Germain last week.
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