Latest Developments
- Geovany Quenda wants to follow Ruben Amorim’s footsteps.
- Manchester United are leading the race for the 17-year-old.
- Sporting CP have stamped a £83m release clause on the talent.
Whisper+ Analysis
Authenticity (4/5): Strong connections fueling the move
Geovany Quenda is reportedly eager to join the Red Devils, influenced by the prospect of working again under Amorim, who handed him his first-team debut at Sporting.
TEAMTalk report of Quenda’s interest in moving to Manchester, with United scouts recently in attendance to watch the youngster star against Porto and Borussia Dortmund (via Tribal Football). Both sources possess concrete reputations.
Value (3/5): Emerging talent
Though Quenda’s release clause is set at £83m, negotiations could see a reduced fee for the player, whose contract expires in 2027. This only makes the investment more palatable. However, it is understood that anything between £50-60m will do the job.
Suitability (4/5): Youth energy on the flanks
Quenda possesses the innate ability to operate on both wings, offering tactical versatility to United’s game. Although his strength lies on the right flank, his pace, technical skills and defensive contributions makes him an asset to use flexibly.
Upgrade (4/5): Chance to grow under Amorim
Quenda is certainly not an immediate upgrade to the starting XI, but his addition would give Amorim’s tactical setup a different outlook, thanks to his versatility. Given Patrick Dorgu is as versatile as Quenda, United could be in for a treat.
Logic (3.5/5): Premier League football at 17
Reuniting with Amorim means playing under a coach who trusts his skillset and abilities, offering an ideal environment for growth. Also, the chance to feature in England at just 17 is an opportunity difficult to turn down.
Whisper+ Verdict: 18.5/25
Manchester United are ready to spend £50m for the 17-year-old teenage sensation, but Sporting might hold out to receive more given his long term contract in Lisbon. Amorim will be relying on the United board to make advances in the negotiations.
