Newcastle United signed Kenedy on loan from Chelsea during the January transfer window, and the 22-year-old, who earns £25,000-a-week with the Blues according to a report in the Daily Star, has made a big impression.

The Brazilian has scored two goals – both in the 3-0 win against Southampton – and provided a further two assists from the left side of midfield, to help the Magpies preserve their Premier League status for at least another season.

The versatile left-sided player – who can play as a midfielder, wing-back or full-back – may well be a summer target for Toon manager Rafa Benitez, who was also linked with a move for Saints defender Ryan Bertrand by The Sun on April 11.

It seems likely that the Tyneside outfit would only sign one out of the two, so we asked Newcastle fans to vote on our poll for which player they would prefer this summer, with a whopping 89% voting in favour of getting Kenedy over Bertrand.

Given how the 22-year-old has impressed and how the England international could be part of a relegated side, that result is hardly surprising, and it will certainly be interesting to see what develops during the summer.