Newcastle closing in on deal to sign Lille's Fernandez-Pardo

Matias Fernandez-Pardo transfer news: Newcastle closing in on deal to sign Lille forward ahead of transfer deadline Matias Fernandez-Pardo scored eight goals in 29 Ligue 1 games last season for Lille; he has been capped five times by Belgium and was part of their World Cup squad this summer; Newcastle are set pay Lille in the region of £55m for the 21-year-old Monday 31 August 2026 14:55, UK Newcastle United are closing in on a deal to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The Magpies are set pay Lille in the region of £55m for the 21-year-old Belgium international. Final details are being discussed but there is hope and belief Newcastle have got their man. - Transfer Centre LIVE! | Newcastle news & transfers⚫⚪ - Newcastle fixtures & scores | FREE Newcastle highlights▶️ - Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱 - Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺 Newcastle see the signing of forward Fernandez-Pardo as on a par with that of Nico Gonzalez, who joined the club last week from Man City for £50m. His arrival will allow Nick Woltemade to leave on loan, with Juventus in direct talks with Newcastle over the German striker. More to follow... [Image text:] actual 'eToro