Newcastle are set to secure the loan signing of Chelsea winger Kenedy in the next 24 hours.
Sportsmail revealed in December that a deal for the 21-year-old was in place and Magpies manager Rafa Benitez was waiting for the green light from Stamford Bridge.
Blues boss Antonio Conte is now closing in on the signing of Roma left-back Emerson Palmieri, meaning Kenedy is free to join Newcastle, who will pay a loan fee.
The addition will be a welcome boost for Benitez - a long-time admirer of the Brazilian - as he targets at least three new faces before the end of the month.