Portuguese Premier League rivals Penfiga, who have been in close contact with Manchester United, announced on Wednesday (17) that they have signed left-sided midfielder Aivaro Fernandes on loan until the end of the season, with the right of first refusal. However, Penfiga also issued a strong statement denying that they intend to sell midfielder Joao Nieves to United, stating that the 19-year-old talent is "not for sale".
The 20-year-old Aivaru Fernandes joined United's youth academy in 2020, but did not have many chances to play, Binfiga decided to borrow the Spanish left-hander until the end of the season, and has the right to buy him out for a transfer fee of 6 million euros, Aivaru Fernandes, if more than 50% of the matches played in the regular season, the right to buy will become "mandatory", and United will retain the buy-back clause.