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.

Chelsea signed 17-year-old Geovany Quenda, beating Manchester United in the race for the Sporting Lisbon winger.

Why and how Chelsea have pipped Man Utd to the impending signing of Geovany Quenda has been revealed, while the expected transfer fee, contract length, arrival date and what position Quenda will play