I am a Manchester United transfer target - my manager thinks I have a 'spectacular future'

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has described Sporting Lisbon winger Geovany Quenda as a player 'with a spectacular future' amid Manchester United's interest in his signature.

As reported by the Manchester Evening News earlier this month, United are keeping a close eye on the development of the 17-year-old.

It is understood United have been watching Quenda, who is a versatile operator, since the start of this season. He was promoted to the Sporting first-team by now-United head coach Ruben Amorim and has made 18 appearances in all competitions so far this term.

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As a reward for his eye-catching performances in Sporting colours, Quenda, who will turn 18 in April, has been rewarded with his first-ever call-up to the Portugal senior squad and could make his debut when they face Croatia in the UEFA Nations League on Monday evening.

Martinez was asked about the winger's potential in his pre-match press conference and he was quick to lavish the youngster with praise.

"He fits in on the right-wing, as we worked on in September," said Martinez, as quoted by Mais Futebol. "That is the position Quenda will work on tomorrow. It is a position he knows well.

"More than a versatile player, he brings balance and technical ability, not just the position. He is a player with magic and who can make the difference in the final third.

"He is a player with a spectacular future and his experience of being in the national team, whether he plays on the pitch or not, is important."

Quenda, who was on Benfica's books prior to moving to Sporting,