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.

Manchester United made no formal attempt to rival Chelsea for the signature of Sporting Lisbson sensation Geovany Quenda, who has agreed a deal to join Premier League rivals Chelsea. Chelsea have agreed a £41million deal to sign the 17-year-old star who will remain at Sporting on loan next season before making his move to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2026.

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,

Manchester United's midfield will see a huge overhaul this summer and that could see them take on one of the Premier League's most sought-after stars

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign a second Sporting Lisbon star with midfielder Dario Essugo agreeing to a move to Stamford Bridge this summer. The Blues swooped on Friday to wrap up a deal to sign Geovany Quenda – the highly-rated 17-year-old who Ruben Amorim was desperate to bring to Manchester United.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim will have been left frustrated to see Geovany Quenda sign for Chelsea.