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

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