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Manchester United’s interest in Geovany Quenda is increasing, with a report suggesting they have ‘set aside’ money for the Sporting CP sensation.

Amorim received plenty of praise for not only implementing an exciting style of play in Lisbon but also improving individual player performance.

Quenda is one of the sporting talents who had an astronomical rise under Amorim. He developed as a right winger in the club’s youth system, but the ex-Sporting manager gave him his breakthrough as a right-back.

With his pace, dribbling and positional awareness, the 17-year-old impressed so much in that role that Sporting handed him a new contract earlier this term, increasing his release clause from €45m to €100m.

Despite an increase in his valuation, the Portuguese youngster continues to attract interest from United, who are apparently working to secure his signature.

According to A Bola (via Sports witness), the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has been involved in the operation and has already held talks with the Mancunian giants.

It adds that the Red Devils have €60m, excluding bonuses, ready to secure Quenda’s services as they have “committed to signing” the teenager.

The paper state that Sporting will not be able to ignore the aforementioned figure plus bonuses from United, who are said to be intent on “getting ahead of the competition” to agree a deal for the Portugal Under-21 international for a summer move.

Liverpool have also been linked with Quenda, but United’s eagerness to get the deal done and Amorim’s presence at Old Trafford could give them the edge over the Merseyside outfit.

In his first two games in charge of United, Amorim has deployed Amad Diallo and Antony on the right instead of a traditional full-back, underscoring his desire to have a creative presence in that area of ​​the pitch.

In that regard, Quenda, who has two goals and two assists to his name this season, has the potential to be a huge upgrade to the existing options at Amorim’s disposal.

Despite the interest in the Sporting star, the United board rate Amad highly, which is expected to be rewarded with a new contract.

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