£84m release clause: Man Utd looking to sign 'Portuguese Bukayo Saka' after debut under Ruben Amorim - report
Manchester United will begin a new chapter under Ruben Amorim following the international break.
Amorim prefers to play with a three-man defence at the back, a tactical set-up United have rarely deployed in recent seasons.
There could be personnel changes, and the Portuguese may consider bringing in a few players from Sporting CP.
Manchester Evening News claims the Red Devils are ‘tracking’ Sporting winger Geovany Quenda.
The 17-year-old is already drawing comparisons to Arsenal star Bukayo Saka due to his talent and work ethic.
Geovany Quenda has a mammoth £84m release clause
Quenda recently signed a new contract with Sporting that runs until 2027.
Sporting know that top clubs will watch his development closely and have increased his release clause to a hefty £84 million.
Quenda shone in his side’s 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
He started in the right-wing back spot and played a crucial role to earn a stunning result.
Quenda won five out of his seven duels, made two tackles and created a big chance. The starlet also earned an assist for Sporting’s equaliser.
He played a perfectly weighted through pass between two Man City defenders to allow Viktor Gyokeres to make a darting run at Ederson.
Quenda has made 17 appearances this season since making his debut in August.
Even though he prefers to attack, the youngster has shown tremendous commitment to track back and support his defence.
United have struggled on the right flank despite investing heavily in Antony and Amad Diallo.
Signing Antony was a big mistake by the club, while Diallo has yet to prove his mettle.
Amorim may ask the United hierarchy to sign Quenda from Sporting next summer.
Given his age, it would be a massive bet for United to meet his staggering release clause.
The Portuguese winger is still raw, and the Red Devils may be unwilling to trigger his £84m release clause.
However, they could be open to a deal if Sporting lower their asking price.
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