Man Utd now ‘want to book’ deal for Sporting star ‘as soon as possible’ | OneFootball

Manchester United have set their sights on signing one of Sporting CP’s best emerging talents, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola.

The Red Devils have had an underwhelming start to the Premier League season. They are languishing 13th in the table with only 15 points.

However, there is only a four-point gap to the top four, and United will bid to close the deficit under new manager Ruben Amorim.

Amorim has promised that he won’t sign any Sporting players in January, but he did not rule out any summer acquisitions.

United reportedly ‘want to book’ a summer deal for Geovany Quenda ‘as soon as possible’.

Quenda could be a future star

The 17-year-old made his first-team debut under Amorim at Sporting earlier this season, and he has already emerged as a key figure.

Quenda, who has primarily played as a right wing-back, has bagged two goals and two assists in 18 appearances.

Aside from his goal contributions, the youngster has also excelled with other key attributes.

He has won 62 percent of his duels and 64 percent of his take-ons and made three recoveries on average.

The youngster has the traits to become an elite winger or wing-back.

United won’t be able to sign the wonderkid in January as Brexit rules don’t permit registration of Under-18 foreign players.

Quenda has a hefty release clause of £84 million in his contract, but United will make an initial offer in the region of £33m.

The Red Devils may have to pay a higher fee, particularly if other elite European clubs join the pursuit in the forthcoming months.

Amorim showed a willingness to trust Quenda at right wing-back despite his lack of experience. He could make the position his own at United.

The new manager is expected to operate with a 3-4-2-1 formation with the Red Devils.

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