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promotion Fallback Message New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim helped develop a plethora of young stars during his time in Portugal
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Manchester United are expected to make one of Sporting's talented teenagers their priority this summer. New head coach Ruben Amorim arrived at the club last week and will soon take charge of his first Premier League game on Sunday, as the Red Devils take on Ipswich Town at Portman Road. The 39-year-old helped develop a whole host of players during his time in Portugal, with one 17-year-old being tipped to complete a move in 2025 to Old Trafford. Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Nani are three perfect examples of the continuing relationship between Manchester United and Sporting, with those close ties expected to continue following Amorim's arrival. So much so, the Manchester Evening News has reported that Sporting star Geovany Quenda is expected to be the focus of Manchester United's summer transfer business, with a move already being mooted. The report states that Amorim is in need of transitional wide players who will complement his heavily-discussed 3-4-3 system which could signal the end for some members of his squad. Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Antony and Jonny Evans could be at risk, as well as summer signing Joshua Zirkzee who prefers to operate in a number ten role. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Quenda – ranked at no. 39 in Four Four Two's list of the most exciting teenagers to watch this season – became the club's youngest league scorer against Famalicão last month, beating Cristiano Ronaldo's record and is Sporting's youngest player to start in the UEFA Champions League. He also set up Victor Gyokeres for Sporting's equaliser against Manchester City just a few weeks ago, as Amorim's former side beat the former European champions 4-1 on home soil. In Four Four Two's view, this transfer almost looks like a no-brainer given the past successes of Ronaldo, Fernandes and Nani at Old Trafford in yesteryears. The 17-year-old is likely to share the limelight with other talented stars such as Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund, Amad and Alejandro Garnacho, all of whom must be chomping at the bit to work under Amorim and his new approach. Matthew is a Freelance Journalist and has racked up bylines for Manchester United, Manchester Evening News, GOAL and SPORTbible to name a few. A long-term sufferer of Scunthorpe United, he currently resides in the north-west after escaping the smog of North Lincolnshire. Ex Manchester United star reveals how 'fed up' he was with football: 'Finding pleasure was a big factor: now I am home around noon and can pick up the children from school every day' New Newcastle United stadium has 'potential to earn more than twice as much' as St. James' Park Is Everton star Dwight Mc Neil injured this weekend? Premier League injury update Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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