Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink has insisted there is no prospect of Kenedy leaving on loan.
A number of clubs have shown an interest in the 19-year-old Brazilian, with Italian media reports suggesting that Fiorentina are keen to land him.
“Some youngsters I now happen to know better and have a good impression of,” said Hiddink.
“He is one of those youngsters who at the moment will stay until the end of the season. We might need him or give him a chance to gain more experience.
“They (young players) get a lot of experience on a daily basis in training with experienced players. He will stay here until at least the end of the season.”
Kennedy came on as a second-half substitute in Sunday’s FA Cup win against Scunthorpe – his ninth first-team appearance since joining the Blues during the summer.
He scored his first goal for the club in the 4-1 League Cup win at Walsall in September.
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