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

Chelsea have agreed a deal for Sporting CP’s Geovany Quenda, hijacking Manchester United’s plans to sign the teenager. Quenda will stay with the Portguese side for the next season before moving to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2026.

Chelsea's challenge for a place in next season's Champions League faltered in a toothless 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as Fulham beat Tottenham 2-0.Victory for Fulham propels Marco Silva's men into the race for Champions League places as they climb to eighth,

Chelsea are winless in their last seven away games in the Premier League (D2 L5) - the Blues' longest winless run on the road since October 2022-February 2023 under Graham Potter (D4 L4). Carabao Cup final: Liverpool face Newcastle at Wembley The Players final round - McIlroy shares lead,

Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Tim Howard preview Sunday's blockbuster London Derby between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates.