Manchester United are now “hopeful” about signing an “astonishing” £50m forward this summer, with talks now advancing, according to reliable reporter Ben Jacobs.
Man Utd eyeing exciting young players
Man United are currently sitting 15th in the Premier League table, with it looking increasingly likely they will record their lowest-ever finish in the top tier, so Ruben Amorim is likely to feel a significant rebuild is needed this summer and beyond.
As such, United are now eyeing some exciting young players, and a recent report has revealed they could make an ambitious move for FC Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, amid the La Liga side’s ongoing financial issues.
Yamal is not the only Barca player the Red Devils are looking at, as they are also believed to be leading the race for 21-year-old left-back Alejandro Balde, with Amorim searching for a replacement for Luke Shaw, who has struggled with injuries for quite some time.
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Since Amorim’s arrival from Sporting CP, Man United have been linked with moves for some of his former players, with striker Viktor Gyokeres believed to be of interest, while they are also known to be keen on 17-year-old winger Geovany Quenda.
Jacobs has now dropped a new update on United’s pursuit of Quenda in an interview with GiveMeSport, saying: “Talks are advancing, but not necessarily advanced, because Manchester United are sticking to their number.
“And at the moment, as you would expect, Sporting are doing the same as well. So there has been a little bit of an impasse, but Jorge Mendes is directly involved in negotiations, and because the player has a desire to join Manchester United, they remain hopeful that something can get done.
“They see appeal in a talented teenager who can join when he’s 18, and can play right-wing or right wing-back.”
Quenda making waves in Portugal
The young winger, who is expected to cost around £50m, has already established himself as a regular starter for Sporting, making 23 appearances in the Liga Portugal this season, during which time he has picked up one goal and four assists.
The teenager has particularly impressed with his dribbling ability, ranking in the 94th percentile for successful take-ons per 90 over the past year, when compared to his positional peers, and the 87th percentile for progressive carries.
Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has also praised the Sporting starlet, suggesting he could soon be ready to collect his first cap for his national side.
“He had an excellent European Championship with the U17s. He has stepped into the first team of Sporting and demonstrated an astonishing personality.”
As such, it is exciting news that Quenda is keen on a move to Old Trafford, and his ability to play at wing-back is an added bonus, given that Amorim has made it clear he will not compromise on his three-at-the-back system.
