Fabrizio Romano has dived into the background of Geovany Quenda’s surprise transfer to Chelsea from Sporting CP, in a deal that has left Manchester United in the dust.

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.

Chelsea have agreed a deal for Sporting CP’s Geovany Quenda, hijacking Manchester United’s plans to sign the teenager. Quenda will stay with the Portguese side for the next season before moving to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2026.