Ruben Amorim makes Sporting CP teenager Geovany Quenda top summer transfer target for Manchester United - Paper Round
Published 23/02/2025 at 23:09 GMT
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Manchester United are being linked with yet another Sporting CP player, with Ruben Amorim said to be keen on a reunion with 17-year-old Geovany Quenda. Meanwhile, Real Madrid have a plan B if they fail to land William Saliba and are ready to pursue Castello Lukeba, who is also wanted by a trio of Premier League clubs, and Southampton could lose two of their key players.
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Amorim wants Quenda reunion
Manchester United could sign Sporting CP teenager Geovany Quenda in a ÂŁ35 million deal this summer, it has been claimed.
A report in the Daily Star suggests Ruben Amorim wants a reunion with the 17-year-old, who is an exciting right-winger.
He scored on his professional debut in August, becoming the club’s youngest ever scorer.
"Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has urged his club bosses to stump up the cash to sign teenage sensation Geovany Quenda," states the outlet.
"Amorim wants to raid former club Sporting Lisbon to sign Quenda in a ÂŁ35m deal.
"Amorim is a huge fan of Quenda's, having overseen his progress into the Sporting first team during his time in charge.
"And he is keen to lure the winger to Old Trafford this summer – provided United bosses are willing to fund the deal.
"Amorim has held talks with senior figures at United about who he wants to bring in in the next window.
"And he has made it clear to them that Quenda has to be one of United's leading targets."
Real Madrid have plan B for Saliba
Real Madrid could turn their attention to the highly pursued Castello Lukeba if they fail to sign William Saliba from Arsenal this summer.
Lukeba is wanted by Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United but Los Blancos may make a move for the defender if their plan to land Saliba does not come to fruition.
"Real Madrid could be set to disrupt Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United's summer transfer plans by muscling in on RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba," reads an article in the Mirror.
"Los Blancos have identified William Saliba as their dream defensive signing but acknowledge that it will be difficult, if not impossible, to prise the Frenchman away from Arsenal at the end of the season.
"But Madrid also have Lukeba, who has been heavily scouted by the Premier League trio this season, high on their shortlist and are expected to switch attention to the 22-year-old if their advances for Saliba fail to bear fruit.
"The France international signed fresh terms with Leipzig back in October and his new contract contains a release clause worth in the region of ÂŁ74.5m that becomes active on July 1.
"Stubborn negotiators Leipzig are unlikely to budge below that figure given there is stiff competition for Lukeba's signature and additionally, they are under no immediate pressure to sell."
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Saints duo lined up for summer moves
Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Aaron Ramsdale are being lined up for summer moves.
The Saints are bottom of the Premier League and 13 points adrift of safety, having won just two games so far this season.
But The Sun believes Harwood-Bellis and Ramsdale could still be playing top-flight football next term even if the club does get relegated.
"Southampton pair Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Aaron Ramsdale are in line for Premier League rescue moves," reads the article.
"England cap Harwood-Bellis is fancied by West Ham and could escape from the drop at the end of this season as Saints head back to the Championship.
"The centre-half, 23, has just changed agent and will be up for a move after signing from Manchester City last year.
"Classy Harwood-Bellis would cost about ÂŁ15 million and The Hammers are in the market for new faces at the back.
"Three Lions keeper Ramsdale, 26, is another who should beat Saints’ slide into the second tier – with his former club Bournemouth on alert.
"Rambo impressed at Cherries and Sheffield United before his surprise move to Arsenal in 2021."
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