Geovany Quenda favoured a move to Chelsea ahead of Manchester United due to his desire to play as a winger, according to reports. It’s understood that Chelsea have clinched a deal to sign Quenda from Sporting CP in a deal that could be worth up to €50 million (£42.

Chelsea's plans for one of Europe's brightest stars - Blues have agreed to pay around £40m for 17-year-old Sporting talent who is being tipped for a big future at Stamford Bridge

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.