Arsenal monitoring Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo amid strong interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Arsenal is reportedly interested in Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The 21-year-old had eight goals and six assists in 41 appearances during the 2025/26 season and is also being tracked by Chelsea, Liverpool, Atlético Madrid, and Manchester United. Lille’s president, Olivier Létang, stated that Fernandez-Pardo is central to their plans and is under contract until 2029, making a transfer unlikely this summer. Arsenal appears focused on building depth for the current season while also preparing for future talent acquisition. The club's immediate priorities, however, are thought to lie in strengthening the left wing position.
- •Matias Fernandez-Pardo is a target for Arsenal this summer.
- •Lille intends to keep Fernandez-Pardo, citing his importance to the squad.
- •The player is under contract until 2029 with no release clause.
- •Arsenal is prioritizing a dynamic left winger before acquiring another striker.
- •Fernandez-Pardo's speed and skill fit Arsenal's long-term tactical plans.
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Arsenal Interested In Ligue 1 Forward
"Arsenal Eye Matias Fernandez-Pardo as Lille Stand Firm Over Summer TransferArsenal’s transfer planning often feels like an exercise in building tomorrow before today has fully settled. That is what ...
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