Report: Chelsea's Kenedy close to joining Watford on season-long loan

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Chelsea winger Kenedy is about to seal a temporary move to Watford.

Sky Sports' Lyall Thomas believes the 20-year-old is on the verge of joining the Hornets as he looks to continue his football education.

Kenedy managed to make 14 Premier League starts last season under caretaker manager Guus Hiddink, but it doesn't appear as though he will have as much of an opportunity under Antonio Conte.

Competition for places would also be fierce in Hertfordshire.

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri already has the likes of Odion Ighalo, Troy Deeney, Jerome Sinclair, and club-record signing Isaac Success in attacking positions.

But Mazzarri's formation - which usually favours a three-man back line - would potentially allow Kenedy to play in a wide position along the left flank. Kenedy can also fill the left-back role.

He would be 23rd player to leave Chelsea on a season-long loan this summer. Centre-back Michael Hector also sealed a temporary switch to German club Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

Kenedy only joined the Blues last summer on a £6.7-million deal from Brazilian outfit Fluminense.