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 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,