Chelsea HIJACK Man United's move for top target Geovany Quenda

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a shock move for Ruben Amorim's former Sporting Lisbon protege Geovany Quenda in a coup that will send shockwaves across Manchester.

Quenda was seen as Ruben Amorim's top right wing-back and the Red Devils have been heavily linked with the starlet.

But now the 17-year-old has agreed to join Chelsea in 2026 after completing a medical in a 'secret blitz,' according to Fabrizio Romano

Reports previously claimed that United had agreed a £50million deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Quenda, though that was not the case.

And in February United sent scouts to watch Quenda in action as Sporting paid a trip to Porto, according to Record.

Quenda was integrated into Sporting's first-team, with Amorim raving about his performance at right wing-back after impressing in a pre-season friendly.

'He's very talented, very mature and understands the game like an adult,' Amorim told Sporting TV in July.

'He obviously has a lot to improve on, but I think he had an excellent game and we have a player there.'

Quenda has played 43 times this season, scoring twice and setting up eight goals.

Amorim used him in a wing-back role towards the start of the season but he has since been redeployed higher up on the right wing.