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Manchester United eye Matias Fernandez-Pardo for forward position

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:23 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Manchester United eye Matias Fernandez-Pardo for forward position

Summary

Manchester United is considering a summer signing of Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo as they seek to strengthen their forward line ahead of the Champions League. The 21-year-old, who featured in Belgium’s World Cup squad, had a successful season in Ligue 1, recording eight goals and five assists. This move may depend on the future of teammate Joshua Zirkzee, who has had a limited impact on the pitch. United is also scouting other forwards, including Morgan Rogers and Iliman Ndiaye, but high asking prices could steer them towards Fernandez-Pardo as a more cost-effective option.

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•United aims to bolster their attacking options this summer.
•Fernandez-Pardo scored eight goals and provided five assists in Ligue 1.
•Zirkzee's underperformance may lead to potential movement within the squad.
•United is also interested in other forwards like Rogers and Ndiaye.

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Manchester United are open to adding another forward to their ranks this summer.Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko all arrived at Old Trafford last year. The trio performed well in their d...
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