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Manchester United are pursuing a transfer in the summertime for Sporting Lisbon attacker Geovany Quenda, David Ornstein of The Athletic has confirmed.
Earlier at present, a report from Portugal claimed that United have agreed a €60m deal to signal Quenda in the summertime.
It was acknowledged that the switch is “assured” to undergo and Quenda will seal a swap to Outdated Trafford in a number of month’s time.
Amorim is trying to recruit gamers who match into his most popular 3-4-3 system and Quenda is deemed as the best participant to fit into the right-wing-back function.
Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui have each been deployed at right-wing-back however neither have actually thrived on that a part of the pitch. Amad Diallo has proven probably the most promise there nevertheless it seems Amorim is extra eager on utilizing the Ivorian in a complicated midfield function.
Now, Ornstein has confirmed that United are certainly pursuing Quenda forward of the summer time switch window however nothing has been agreed but.
Ornstein additionally notes that the 17-year-old is valued at considerably decrease than the €60m that was initially reported.
“Manchester United are exploring a deal to signal winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP in the summertime.”
“No formal provide has been made however United are trying right into a transfer for the 17-year-old Portugal youth worldwide, who turns 18 in April and is anticipated to price round €40million (£33.4m, $41.5m).”
“A swap would reunite Quenda with United head coach Ruben Amorim, the pair having labored collectively earlier than the 40-year-old left Sporting for Outdated Trafford in November.”
It’s understood that in the mean time, United are totally targeted on enterprise earlier than deadline day on February 3 however switch planning for the summer time will start quickly.
United are again in motion on Sunday once they host Crystal Palace at Outdated Trafford. Kick-off is at 14:00 GMT.
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