The Italian agent of Penarol midfielder Abel Hernandez is adamant the youngster will be in Palermo this weekend.

"This news launched by the Uruguayan press has no foundation," rapped Vincenzo D'Ippolito to mediagol.it. "The boy should arrive Sunday in Palermo accompanied by the manager of the club, Luca Cattani, among other things because I'll also come on Monday.

"Abel will also be supported through regular check-ups."