Fluminense striker Kenedy is edging closer to joining Chelsea.

Globoesporte says Chelsea have agreed a £6.3million deal for Kenedy.

The Fluminense forward has been a target for several of Europe's biggest clubs after impressing in the Brazilian league - Barcelona were said to be monitoring his situation - but Chelsea have long been considered the front-runners to sign him.

The 19-year-old will join the Premier League champions imminently after his rights were sold to an investment group. The economic rights of the player are now split between Fluminense, BMG bank and the player's agent. Fluminense are reported to have been granted 55% of the transfer fee.