Jorge Mendes, who engineered the Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte deals to United, was the intermediary on Quenda, alongside agent Igor Campedelli. To this end, United sources, kept anonymous to protect relationships, have said they are relaxed over the turn of events.

Chelsea signed 17-year-old Geovany Quenda, beating Manchester United in the race for the Sporting Lisbon winger.

The widely rumoured transfer of Geovany Quenda is expected to be the first of multiple attacking additions for Chelsea this summer.