Transfer gossip: Kenedy linked with Barcelona

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

Mundo Deportivo claim Kenedy could be targeted by Barcelona.

The Spanish sports daily say senior Barca scout Ariedo Braida wanted the club to sign Kenedy, 20, before Chelsea snapped him up and is again pushing for them to make a move for him.

The Daily Mirror have subsequently speculated that Chelsea might be willing to sell the Brazilian.

Kenedy of Chelsea
Kenedy has impressed for Chelsea this season

Meanwhile, Real Madrid could offer James Rodriguez to Chelsea in exchange for Eden Hazard, The Sun say.

The newspaper believes Real are ready to offload Colombian Rodriguez, 24, after a poor season and are considering making the Blues an offer.

Paris St-Germain also continue to be linked with Hazard, who has attracted criticism for his performances for Chelsea this season.

Hazard has been linked with Real during successive transfer windows
Hazard has been linked with Real during successive transfer windows

And there continues to be speculation over the future of Chelsea striker Diego Costa.

The Daily Star declare that Costa is considering his future after being charged by the Football Association with improper conduct following his sending-off at Everton on Saturday.

The Spain international will ‘weigh up his options for a summer move away from Stamford Bridge,’ it is claimed.