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Newcastle United scouts identify Matias Fernandez-Pardo as a Premier League target

Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Newcastle United scouts identify Matias Fernandez-Pardo as a Premier League target

Summary

Newcastle United is pursuing winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo to strengthen its squad for the Premier League season. Former coach Arnar Vidarsson characterized the player as possessing significant speed and explosive power. These physical attributes have drawn comparisons to the playing style of Jeremy Doku. The club believes these specific traits will allow him to adjust effectively to the intensity of English football. No further details regarding a potential transfer fee or contract agreement have been disclosed at this time.

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By the Numbers

•Newcastle United evaluates Matias Fernandez-Pardo for a potential move to the Premier League.
•Arnar Vidarsson describes the player as having exceptional speed and power.
•The winger is compared to Jeremy Doku for his explosive playing style.
•Technical attributes suggest the player can adapt to the speed of the English league.

What they're saying

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There is one special quality that will have convinced Newcastle United that Matias Fernandez-Pardo can thrive in the Premier League. "He is very explosive, very fast," his former coach Arnar Vidarsson tells Sky Sports. "He has this unbelievable power."
— Sky Sports Football

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