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.

Why and how Chelsea have pipped Man Utd to the impending signing of Geovany Quenda has been revealed, while the expected transfer fee, contract length, arrival date and what position Quenda will play

Fabrizio Romano has revealed the “crucial point” among two reasons why Chelsea have beaten Manchester United to the signing of Sporting’s Geovany Quenda. Ruben Amorim handed Quenda his debut at Sporting and the teenager became a key part of his side before Amorim left for United in November,