Geovany Quenda is reportedly set to sign for Chelsea (Image: Getty)
have reportedly agreed a deal to steal Geovany Quenda from under the noses of . The teenager is expected to join the Blues from Sporting Lisbon in the summer of 2026.
Quenda was strongly linked with United in January and was anticipated to be among their top targets for the summer transfer window. He made his breakthrough at Sporting under the now-Red Devils boss and has continued to excel beyond his departure. Many of Europe’s biggest teams monitored the 17-year-old’s performances in Portugal.
are claimed to have held ‘secret’ negotiations with Sporting and the Blues have now completed a deal. According to transfer expert , Quenda will complete a switch to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2026. That means he will spend the 2025-26 campaign at Sporting before making the move to the Premier League.
Since the 2022 takeover of consortium BlueCo, have established themselves as one of the most prolific purveyors of the world’s best young talent. Their recruitment tends to focus on high-potential stars under the age of 23, with some exceptions.
Quenda falls under that category and has impressed in his breakthrough campaign in Portugal. He has made 43 appearances across all competitions, scoring twice. His versatility has been particularly notable.
Able to play at right- and left-wing-back, as well as out wide and in an advanced midfield position, Quenda has caught the eye of Europe’s top clubs. , who advanced in the Europa League last night after beating Copenhagen, will allow the Portugal youth international to continue his development at his current club for another year.
Geovany Quenda’s versatility has been notable (Image: Getty)
United may be forced to rethink their summer plans if they do indeed miss out on signing Quenda. Wing-back was a problem position for Amorim prior to the January arrival of left-sided star Patrick Dorgu. Diogo Dalot has played on the right but has sometimes seemed much more comfortable in a conventional back four, despite his strong performance and goal against Real Sociedad last night.
Dorgu over the Spanish side. The 20-year-old’s driving runs helped to create several chances and forced the red card shown to Jon Aramburu in the second half. United paid an initial £25million to sign the Denmark international from Italian club Lecce.
‘ hat-trick sent United into the quarter-final of the Europa League. His two penalties and second-half strike came as part of one of the most complete performances of the Amorim era in hugely positive signs for the struggling Portuguese coach.