Newcastle United near agreement to sign Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Amid speculation over his future, Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21) was omitted from Lille OSC’s matchday squad to face Paris Saint-Germain on Friday night. There have also been reports that the Belgian h...
Newcastle United appears to be on the verge of agreeing to sign Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The 21-year-old Belgian forward had been linked with a move away from Lille OSC throughout the summer transfer window. Reports suggest he may have even missed his club's match against Paris Saint-Germain and been absent from recent training sessions, hinting at the possibility of his final game with the Ligue 1 side.
Newcastle United had been the primary contender for the FIFA World Cup participant, but negotiations between the clubs had previously faced a considerable gap in valuation. However, Foot Mercato sources now indicate that Newcastle United has intensified discussions and is close to reaching an agreement with Lille OSC regarding Fernandez-Pardo's price.
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