Man Utd Willing to Abandon €40M-Rated Man City, PSG Target Pursuit for Another Portuguese Ace | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain have strengthened their connection with Portugal in recent years, thanks to sporting advisor Luis Campos, who has brought in players like Vitinha, João Neves, and Gonçalo Ramos.

As the summer transfer window approaches, Manchester United are looking to get the upper hand over PSG in the race to sign one of Portugal’s rising stars.

According to Foot Mercato, PSG, Manchester City, and United have all been keeping a close eye on 17-year-old Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon.

United’s pursuit is particularly intriguing, as new manager Ruben Amorim previously coached Sporting and is eager to reunite with Quenda. The Athletic recently reported that Amorim has urged United to make a strong push for the teenager this summer.

Quenda is expected to command a fee of around €40 million (£33.4 million), and United’s new leadership appears determined to beat PSG to the highly-rated prospect.

Manchester United could abandon Geovany Quenda pursuit

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Amorim is ready to turn his attention to Braga’s Roger Fernandes if Manchester United fail to land their top target in Quenda, according to Graeme Bailey (via United in Focus).

Recently, Ben Jacobs of GIVE ME SPORT reported that Manchester United had reached a verbal agreement with Quenda and outlined the next steps between the club and Sporting.

“The player has agreed verbally personal terms,” Jacobs said. “He’s waiting to see if the clubs pre-agree [a transfer] or wait until the summer.”

However, that may not be entirely accurate. TEAMtalk has since reported that there are no agreements—verbal or otherwise—between Manchester United and Quenda or with his current club, Sporting Lisbon.