Rúben Amorim wants to sign Sporting's rising star to rebuild Manchester United

Manchester United is about to add an intriguing chapter to its recent transfer market history. Now, under Rúben Amorim’s leadership, the English club has placed Geovany Quenda, a 17-year-old gem, high on its priority list for the upcoming season. This interest isn’t random. The right-winger is emerging as one of the biggest prospects in Portuguese soccer and, interestingly, was discovered and developed by Amorim himself at Sporting.

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This relationship between coach and player could be the catalyst that turns the rumors into an actual transfer, but there's far more hanging in the balance than just another transfer. The transfer, according to A Bola, comes with a hefty price tag of €60 million.

What's so special about Geovany Quenda?

Geovany Quenda is a name already on the lips of Europe's biggest clubs. He has some standout qualities at just 17 years: blistering speed, skillful play, and, most impressively, great vision on the pitch-all of which set him apart from anything in his generation. More impressive, however, is his maturity on the pitch. Although Quenda has yet to make his debut for the senior national team of Portugal, his recent call-up into the Nations League indeed suggests it is only a matter of time before he assumes center stage.

At Sporting, Quenda shone brightly in the youth ranks, where none other than Rúben Amorim honed his talents. Their previous relationship could become very important in convincing the young winger to join Amorim's project at Old Trafford.

The maths behind the deal: is €60 million worth it?

The numbers always weigh heavily in the transfer of young talents, and Geovany Quenda's case is no different. Sporting-fully aware of the interest from European giants like Manchester United-isn't planning on making this an easy deal. The €60 million price tag reflects not just Quenda's current skill set but also his immense potential.

This figure places significant pressure on United, given the need for the club to carefully consider whether the investment makes sense. On one hand, it's a heavy financial risk for a player who hasn't competed at the highest professional level yet; on the other hand, this is a rare opportunity to secure a player who will likely be among the best in his position worldwide.