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Manchester United have suffered a major blow ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils have Sporting Lisbon’s Geovany Quenda at the top of their shortlist to strengthen the right wing.
Quenda was a strong candidate for United’s recruitment team due to working under Ruben Amorim in the Portuguese capital before Amorim took charge in Manchester.
However, Premier League rivals Chelsea have swept in and signed the 17-year-old before United.
Now, The Red Devils have identified a strong alternative to Quenda at one of Sporting Lisbon’s rival clubs.
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Manchester United scout Roger Fernandes as Geovany Quenda alternative
MUFCAcademy has reported on Twitter that United are now looking to S.C. Braga’s Roger Fernandes in place of Quenda.
It’s understood that talks with Fernandes’ team could take place as early as next week.
Whilst there’s nothing concrete in place, the 19-year-old is one of the top options to fill the right-wing-back role currently held by Diogo Dalot.
The reported praised the youngster, describing him as “versatile on both flanks while excelling in the final third with his quick and close control dribbling.”
This style of play fits perfectly with Amorim’s tactics, using dynamic wing-backs, whilst his youth plays into INEOS’ strategy of recruiting young stars.
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Source: Centred Devils
