Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 29 Aug 2026
Newcastle join Liverpool in race for Lille's Fernandez-Pardo
The 21-year-old Ligue 1 standout is keen to leave Lille, with Premier League clubs circling.
M. Fernandez-Pardo
player
Player
Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Position
Attacking midfielder
Current club
Lille
Linked clubs
Newcastle United, Liverpool
Reported fee
£60m
What happened. Newcastle United are reportedly interested in a late summer swoop for Lille attacking midfielder Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who has also attracted interest from Liverpool.
- Fernandez-Pardo has impressed in Ligue 1 and attracted significant interest.
- The 21-year-old is reportedly keen to leave Lille.
- The story is credited to the Telegraph.
A late summer transfer battle could heat up for the versatile attacker.
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