Newcastle Eyes Matias Fernandez-Pardo as Transfer Deadline Approaches
Just hours after introducing Nico Gonzalez, Matthias Jaissle expressed his intent to pursue additional acquisitions as the transfer window nears its conclusion.
The Newcastle manager has identified another forward as a priority, with the club showing a persistent interest in Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The 21-year-old forward garners attention due to his creativity and versatility, which allows him to excel in various positions along the frontline. This adaptability aligns well with the recruitment strategy Newcastle has implemented this summer, as they focus on younger talent.
However, negotiating this transfer in the final days of the window poses challenges. Notably, Lille’s manager Davide Ancelotti has omitted Fernandez-Pardo from his squad for the upcoming match against Paris St-Germain. The player has also been sidelined from training until the transfer window closes, hinting at possible negotiations ahead.
Just a few hours after the unveiling of Nico Gonzalez, Matthias Jaissle made it clear he would continue to push for further deals in the final throes of the window.
Another forward is on the German’s wishlist and Newcastle have a longstanding interest in Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo, whose creativity and ability to play in a number of positions across the frontline is a huge draw.
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The 21-year-old also fits the age range Newcastle have targeted this summer.
This would be a complicated deal to do in the final days of the window, but it was a little telling that Lille manager Davide Ancelotti left Fernandez-Pardo out of his squad for the weekend’s game against Paris St-Germain and has decided to exclude him from training until the window shuts.
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