Chelsea start their summer transfer business early! Blues agree deal for Man Utd target Geovany Quenda with 'secret blitz' of Sporting CP

Quenda has impressed over the last season-and-a-half with Sporting CP, with the 17-year-old winger played a major role in the Portuguese side's recent success having emerged under former boss Ruben Amorim. The teenager has been on the transfer shortlists of multiple clubs, including Amorim's new side Manchester United. However, it is the Blues who have struck a deal to sign Quenda in the summer.

As per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea conducted a 'secret blitz' at Sporting to sign Quenda before the summer window even opens, as they wanted to avoid any chances of competing clubs snatching the 17-year-old away from them. The Portuguese winger has already completed his medical and an announcement could be made soon.

As Portuguese outlet Record reported in February, United were very keen on signing Quenda in the summer and even sent scouts to watch the teenager. The Red Devils were said to have been tracking Quenda even before Amorim was named the club's head coach in November.

Should Quenda indeed move to Chelsea, he will face stiff competition for a place on his favoured right wing, with Estevao Willian also arriving this summer. Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer have all played in that position this season.