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Newcastle United Agree £55m Deal for Lille Forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Newcastle United have agreed a fee with Lille for Belgian international Matias Fernandez-Pardo, with the 21-year-old expected to fly to Tyneside for a medical and sign a five-year deal. The move, reported by multiple sources, is set to cost £55m and could pave the way for Nick Woltemade to join Juventus on loan.
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Newcastle United Agree £55m Deal for Lille Forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Lille for the transfer of forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, with the 21-year-old Belgian international expected to fly to Tyneside to complete a medical and sign a five-year contract, according to multiple reports.
The Magpies are set to pay an initial £51 million, with a further £4 million in add-ons, bringing the total package to around £55 million. com reports the fee as £51m plus £4m, while GIVEMESPORT, citing transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, puts the figure at approximately €60 million (£51m).
Fernandez-Pardo, who joined Lille in 2024 on a five-year deal, scored eight goals in 41 appearances for the Ligue 1 club last season. He has made 71 total appearances for Lille, contributing 23 goals and assists. The forward has played both as a centre-forward and on the wing, with his versatility highlighted by those covering the deal.
European football expert Andy Brassell, speaking to com, praised Fernandez-Pardo, calling him "kind of a unicorn" and noting his development as a centre-forward. Brassell added that the 6ft 1in forward could be a long-term replacement for Romelu Lukaku in the Belgium national team.
The transfer is expected to trigger a further move, with Newcastle's record signing Nick Woltemade poised to depart on loan. Juventus are advancing in talks to sign the German international on a season-long loan with an option to buy. According to the Daily Express, formal talks between Juventus and Newcastle have gotten underway, with the two clubs negotiating over salary coverage and a loan fee. Juventus have overtaken Napoli in the race for Woltemade, with Atletico Madrid also showing interest.
Newcastle have been busy in the summer window, making eight senior signings, and their spending could reach £300 million, though net spend remains low due to player sales. The arrival of Fernandez-Pardo is expected to be completed before the transfer deadline.
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Framing: The headline emphasizes Newcastle's impending second transfer deal, following Fernandez-Pardo's arrival, and frames Woltemade's departure as a consequence. — The tone is neutral and factual, with a focus on transfer market developments.
Facts Included:
Newcastle United are close to completing a deadline day deal for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
Matias Fernandez-Pardo is expected to fly to Tyneside tonight to finalise a move.
Nick Woltemade is expected to depart St James' Park on loan, despite initially expressing a desire to stay at the club.
Woltemade and his camp have been in discussions with Juventus over the weekend.
The two clubs negotiate who will cover the bulk of the German international's salary.
A loan fee will also be levied against Juventus for the services of the 6ft 6in forward.
Juventus have overtaken Napoli in the race for Woltemade, with Atletico Madrid also registering interest.
Fernandez-Pardo's transfer is set to cost Newcastle around £55million.
Fernandez-Pardo signed a five-year contract with Lille in 2024.
Fernandez-Pardo scored eight goals in 41 games for Lille last season.
Fernandez-Pardo made it into Belgium's squad for the World Cup.
Formal talks between Juventus and Newcastle got underway today.
Coach Mathias Jaissle said: "I am not a coach who will take part in media rumours."
Jaissle said: "Nick is a part of the squad, we have a strong squad and we want to be selective in the transfer market with a couple of days left."
Jaissle said: "We know our needs."
Jaissle said: "Ross [Wilson] is doing an amazing job."
Jaissle said: "We have a couple of days left and will not panic and do something crazy without everyone believing it's the right decision."
Jaissle said: "That's the most important thing, on a management and leadership level that we're all aligned."
Framing: The headline emphasizes the agreement to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo for a fee of £50m or more, citing Fabrizio Romano as the source. — Positive and enthusiastic about the signing, highlighting the player's potential and versatility.
Facts Included:
Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo in the final days of the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Fernandez-Pardo is a 21-year-old Belgian international.
He has made 71 appearances for Lille, providing 23 goals and assists.
He has played as a centre-forward and on the wing.
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ClaimNewcastle United are close to completing a deadline day deal for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, expected to cost around £55million.