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Newcastle approaches €60 million deal for Matías Fernández-Pardo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Newcastle approaches €60 million deal for Matías Fernández-Pardo

Summary

Newcastle United is reportedly close to securing a transfer agreement for Lille's Matías Fernández-Pardo. As the summer transfer window nears its conclusion, Newcastle has intensified negotiations and is approaching Lille's asking price of around €70 million. The discussions follow previous attempts that faced rejection due to a valuation disparity. Fernández-Pardo, who has been sidelined from first-team training by Lille's manager, expressed a desire to leave the club as interest from Newcastle grew. This potential transfer could significantly enhance Newcastle's attacking options ahead of the new season.

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By the Numbers

•Newcastle is negotiating a deal for Matías Fernández-Pardo.
•Lille's asking price is approximately €70 million.
•Negotiations accelerated as the transfer deadline approaches.
•Fernández-Pardo has been removed from first-team training.
•He joined Lille from Gent last season for about €11.5 million.

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11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Nearing €60 Million-Plus Agreement for No. 1 Forward Target: Breaking

What they're saying

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Newcastle United’s late push for another attacking addition appears to have taken a major step forward, with Matthias Jaissle’s side continuing to work aggressively in the final days of the summer transfer window. Lille’s Matías Fernández-Pardo has been Newcastle’s No. 1 attacking target in recent weeks, and after multiple rejected approaches and a significant gap […]
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