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Chelsea set to beat Manchester United to Sporting CP wonderkid Geovany Quenda, Arsenal trio to leave - Paper Round
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Updated 15/03/2025 at 08:48 GMT
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Chelsea appear to have reportedly won the race to sign Sporting CP forward Geovany Quenda, while Manchester United could receive a hefty sum for Antony as he is excelling in Spain with Real Betis. Elsewhere, there are three players who are earmarked for the exit in the summer transfer window by Arsenal, and in-demand Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is yet to decide his future.
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Chelsea poised to sign Quenda
The Mirror is one of several outlets to report the imminent signing of Sporting CP teenager Geovany Quenda by Chelsea.
The 17-year-old had been linked with a move to Manchester United, where his former boss Ruben Amorim is in charge.
The paper explains: "Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Sporting CP star Geovany Quenda, beating Manchester United to the youngster's signature.
"The Blues have continued their philosophy of signing the world's best young talent, and the 17-year-old will remain in Portugal until July 2026 when he will then be permitted to move.
"The west London side will see the arrivals of superstars Kendry Paez and Estevao Willian from Independiente Valle and Palmeiras respectively in the coming summer with the duo having turned 18, having earlier been signed on similar advanced deals.
"Quenda will join the club on a seven-year deal until 2033, with the possibility of extending the contract by a further year in place. The Portugal under-21 international has already completed a medical.
"The transfer sees Chelsea overcome interest from Premier League rivals United, despite Quenda having played under Ruben Amorim already."
Betis have no Antony option
Real Betis may regret not agreeing an option to sign Antony this summer, with The Sun suggesting his asking price could increase.
The Manchester United winger has excelled in Spain, meaning any bidders may have to pay up in the coming transfer window.
The paper writes: "The 25-year-old was in action for his club in the Conference League for their second leg against Vitoria Guimaraes.
"Antony had chipped in with an assist in a 2-2 draw last week during the first leg.
"But in the second leg he turned on the style by scoring his fourth goal in 10 games before later putting the cherry on top with an assist.
"After the interval, Antony raced down the right, smashing a shot to the near post to make it 3-0.
"Betis do not have a transfer clause in the loan deal with Antony, but it is hoped his strong performances will bump up his price tag for an expected sale in the summer."
Arsenal trio likely to leave
Raheem Sterling, Jakub Kiwior and Kieran Tierney are all expected to leave Arsenal at the end of the season.
The Express writes that the three players have not convinced Mikel Arteta with their performances this year.
The paper reports: "Raheem Sterling, Kieran Tierney and Jakub Kiwior may have been pleased to see their names on the team sheet [against PSV], but in some ways their rare start was a bad omen.
"Arteta has made it perfectly clear where the trio stand in his pecking order by how little he has used them this campaign. Given that all three are set to leave in the summer, a line may already have been drawn under their Champions League achievements in 2024/25.
"It remains to be seen whether they will be back at the top level of European competition next campaign. Tierney is on his way back to Celtic this summer, having signed a pre-contract agreement with his former club which will pave the way for a free transfer.
"Sterling's season-long loan does not include an option to buy, and it seems highly unlikely that Arsenal will fork out to purchase him outright from Chelsea.
"Kiwior, meanwhile, has been consistently linked with Serie A clubs, and this summer could be the window in which he finally finds a route back to regular action."
Isak weighs up Newcastle future
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak will only consider his future at the end of the season.
The Swedish forward is linked with a summer move to clubs such as Arsenal and Liverpool, but he could remain at St. James’ Park.
The Daily Mail states: "Alexander Isak has parked talk of his future at Newcastle and says he will 'probably' speak to the club about a new contract in the summer.
"The Sweden striker has three years to run on his current deal but, given his elevation to the bracket of the world's best strikers and interest from elsewhere, the club will explore improved terms at the end of the season.
"That is not to say they will be able to meet Isak's expectations, or if the player even wants a new deal. A lot will depend on whether Newcastle qualify for the Champions League.
"And when asked if he was open to a new contract, the 25-year-old said: 'Yeah, yeah. I think I've said, I'm not really thinking about the summer. But yeah, that'll probably be a talking point once the season is finished. We will really see, because no talks have been held yet.'"
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