Tammy Abraham is on the verge of becoming Rafa Benitez's first signing of the summer at Newcastle with Chelsea ready to agree to a season-long loan.
Chelsea initially wanted Abraham to be promoted to their first-team squad for next season - but Benitez's close relationship with Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo from his time at the club has persuaded the Premier League champions to let him go on loan.
Leicester and Brighton were keen to sign the 19-year-old striker, who scored 26 goals on loan at Bristol City last season.
But Chelsea don't want to lose him, trust Benitez to develop the player and recognise that a season of starting in the Premier League is necessary for his development.