Manchester United Eyeing Geovany Quenda Transfer, Could Leave Him at Sporting CP Until Summer
Manchester United are reportedly working to secure a deal for Sporting CP’s emerging talent, Geovany Quenda, with plans to leave him at his current club until the summer.
Since Erik ten Hag’s arrival, United has brought in several players with ties to Ajax. Now, with Ruben Amorim’s appointment at Sporting CP, there’s growing speculation about potential transfers from his former club, particularly involving striker Viktor Gyökeres, who has attracted significant attention.
While Amorim has downplayed the idea of signing players from his old team in January, he hasn’t ruled out future moves for Sporting’s talents.
**United’s Interest in Quenda**
According to Portuguese publication *A BOLA*, Manchester United are eager to move quickly to secure Quenda’s signature, with plans to finalize a deal soon and bring him to Old Trafford after this season.
The 17-year-old has impressed under Amorim this season, excelling in both right-wing-back and right-wing roles. With four goal contributions in 18 appearances across all competitions, he has shown his quality. His most notable performance came during Sporting’s 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League, where his composure and adaptability were widely praised.
**Contract and Transfer Fee**
Quenda is under contract with Sporting until June 2027, with a reported €100 million release clause. While Sporting sees him as a future big-money sale, United is preparing to test the waters with an opening bid of around €40 million.
Amorim is known to admire Quenda and could see him as an important addition to United’s right flank. However, it’s important to note that United have been monitoring his development long before Amorim’s appointment.
This potential move highlights United’s strategy of investing in young talent as they aim to strengthen their squad under the new management.
