Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Leonardo Bonucci and Kenedy

Chelsea are reportedly interested in AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci, while Kenedy is said to be heading to Newcastle United on loan in the January transfer window.

The Blues, as well as Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, are all keen on Bonucci who could be sold by AC Milan in order to comply with Financial Fair Play restrictions, per the Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t The Sun's Anthony Chapman).

Antonio Conte has previously tried to sign Bonucci for Chelsea, having worked with him previously at Juventus, but could try again although Milan would be reluctant to sell.

AC Milan have responded to recent speculation over Bonucci and have said the defender "totally believes in the Milan project," per Football Italia.

However, there is no denying it has been a traumatic season for the Rossoneri, who spent big in the summer but lie just eighth in Serie A and have already replaced coach Vincenzo Montella with Gennaro Gattuso.

Sports journalist Mootaz Chehade neatly summarises their current problems:

However, one of the highlights of Chelsea's season has been the emergence of Andreas Christensen at centre-back.

The 21-year-old has impressed since breaking into the first team, and his great form is highlighted by Tifo Football:

Chelsea are now keen to secure Christensen's future and will look to discuss a contract extension in January, per the Evening Standard's Simon Johnson.

A centre-back does not, therefore, look a priority for Chelsea, and it looks unlikely Milan will sell Bonucci in January.

The club invested heavily to bring him to the club only last summer, and their latest comments suggest they have no intention of allowing him to leave.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have agreed a loan deal for Kenedy, who will move to St James' Park until the end of the season, per the Daily Mail's Craig Hope.

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The Brazilian has barely featured for Conte's side this season and will be allowed to depart unless the club picks up any injuries and he is needed.

Chelsea are also looking for a replacement for Kenedy, per Johnson:

Kenedy certainly looks to have little chance of featuring for Chelsea this season, particularly with Marcos Alonso in such fine form.

Sky Sports Statto show just how effective Alonso is for the Blues:

Newcastle will surely welcome the opportunity to strengthen, as the club have dropped into the bottom three and are in need of signings if they are to remain in the Premier League.