Newcastle United has reached an agreement with Lille OSC for the transfer of 21-year-old winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The Belgian international has been eager to leave Les Dogues, and he is anticipated to fly to Tyneside soon to finalize the deal and undergo a medical examination. According to Romano, Newcastle will pay a €60m transfer fee along with additional bonuses to the Ligue 1 club.

Fernandez-Pardo had been a subject of transfer speculation from Lille all summer. Newcastle United emerged as the most prominent candidates for the winger, who participated in this year’s FIFA World Cup. The Magpies have sought attacking options following the departure of Anthony Gordon to FC Barcelona. Lille had already prepared for Fernandez-Pardo’s exit by signing Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval

Newcastle United have struck an agreement with Lille OSC over the transfer of Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21) to the Magpies, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 21-year-old winger has been pushing for a move away from Les Dogues. The Belgium international winger is expected to fly to Tyneside in order to complete the transfer’s formalities and undergo a medical. Romano adds that Newcastle are set to pay a €60m transfer fee plus add-ons to the Ligue 1 side.

Fernandez-Pardo has been linked with an exit from LOSC all summer. Newcastle United have been the keenest suitor for the Belgium international, who competed at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. The Magpies needed attacking reinforcements following Anthony Gordon’s sale to FC Barcelona. Lille already anticipated Fernandez-Pardo by signing Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval