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.

One day after it was revealed that Geovany Quenda would be joining Chelsea for £41million, the 17-year-old demonstrated just why the deal is seen as so much of a coup. Having beaten Manchester United to the signing,

Chelsea have agreed a £42.9 million deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Geovany Quenda from under the noses of Manchester United and other European clubs competing for the Portuguese teenager.