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.

Chelsea signed 17-year-old Geovany Quenda, beating Manchester United in the race for the Sporting Lisbon winger.

Chelsea have agreed a £42.9 million deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Geovany Quenda from under the noses of Manchester United and other European clubs competing for the Portuguese teenager.

The widely rumoured transfer of Geovany Quenda is expected to be the first of multiple attacking additions for Chelsea this summer.

Geovany Quenda is set to join Chelsea from Sporting CP despite strong links to Manchester United. The reason the Red Devils didn't sign him has emerged.

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign Sporting winger Geovany Quenda. The 17-year-old is expected to sign a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge with an option for an extra season after a fee of about £40m was agreed.

Chelsea outmanoeuvred Manchester United to snap up Geovany Quenda by being willing to accept more of Sporting CP's demands.

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign another Sporting Lisbon player, Dario Essugo after the midfielder agreed to a move to Stamford Bridge this summer. The Premier League west London club had on Friday to wrap up a deal to sign Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon,

Chelsea signs 17-year-old Portuguese sensation Geovany Quenda in a £40million deal, set to join in 2026 with a seven-year contract. In a stunning £40million deal, Chelsea has secured the services of 17-year-old Portuguese sensation Geovany Quenda.

Latest Chelsea transfer news and gossip with an update on Sporting Lisbon star Geovany Quenda who looks set to sign for Enzo Maresca's side in the summer