Newcastle maintain interest in Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo

Newcastle United are pursuing Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo as manager Matthias Jaissle seeks additional reinforcements before the transfer window closes. The 21-year-old is a target due to his versatility across the frontline and his alignment with the club's current age-based recruitment strategy. The potential acquisition remains complex in the final days of the window. Lille manager Davide Ancelotti excluded Fernandez-Pardo from the matchday squad for the weekend game against Paris St-Germain and removed him from team training until the window shuts. Jaissle indicated he continues to push for further deals following the recent unveiling of Nico Gonzalez. The club is currently assessing further moves for both incoming and outgoing transfers to finalize their squad composition.

• 11:09 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle have a longstanding interest in Fernandez-Pardo