Jorge Mendes, who engineered the Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte deals to United, was the intermediary on Quenda, alongside agent Igor Campedelli. To this end, United sources, kept anonymous to protect relationships, have said they are relaxed over the turn of events.

Judging by the transfer rumours since Ruben Amorim’s arrival, it almost seemed a formality that Manchester United would sign Geovany Quenda in the summer.The right wingback slot badly needs quality

Chelsea are eyeing up another of Ruben Amorim’s former Sporting Lisbon players after hijacking Manchester United’s move for Geovany Quenda. The teenage winger had reportedly been high up on United’s summer wishlist,