Arsenal are also making waves on the continent, but their chances of a European trophy are a lot less realistic. A quarter-final date with Real Madrid awaits Arteta’s men which is not something they can get too enthusiastic about considering the current list of names on their injury list.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he expected Chelsea to be "contenders" to win the Premier League this season. The teams meet at Emirates Stadium on Sunday (13:30 GMT) with the Gunners currently second in the table and the Blues six points behind them in fourth.

Jorge Mendes, who engineered the Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte deals to United, was the intermediary on Quenda, alongside agent Igor Campedelli. To this end, United sources, kept anonymous to protect relationships, have said they are relaxed over the turn of events.

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign Sporting winger Geovany Quenda. The 17-year-old is expected to sign a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge with an option for an extra season after a fee of about £40m was agreed.

The Blues' head coach has launched a fierce defence of his playing style, but a derby win would silence his critics