Abdulhafiz TeslimNewcastle United appear to have made another major move in the final days of the summer transfer window, with the club reportedly reaching an agreement with Lille for a highly-rated Belgian attacker.
According to the latest report, Newcastle have agreed a deal with both Lille and the player, with the transfer now at an advanced stage. The player is expected to fly to Newcastle tonight as the Magpies look to complete the move before the transfer deadline.
The proposed fee is understood to be around £55 million, with a small number of add-ons potentially taking the overall package higher.
If completed, it would represent another significant investment in Matthias Jaissle’s attacking options. Newcastle have already been busy strengthening their squad this summer, and the arrival of another forward would give the manager even more flexibility as he looks to build a team capable of competing on multiple fronts.
The identity of the player is Matías Fernández-Pardo, the 21-year-old Belgium international who has emerged as one of Lille’s most exciting attacking talents.
Fernández-Pardo has been strongly linked with Newcastle throughout the final stages of the window, with negotiations reportedly accelerating after Lille initially resisted approaches for their forward. Recent reports had suggested Newcastle were closing in on an agreement worth between €60 million and €70 million, while the latest information points towards a package around the £55m mark.
The timing of the move is particularly significant. With the transfer window closing on September 1, Newcastle have little room for delays, and the reported flight to Tyneside could be a major indication that the deal is entering its final stages.
Fernández-Pardo’s arrival would add another dynamic option to Jaissle’s attack. His ability to operate in wide areas while also contributing closer to the striker would give Newcastle another attacking outlet and potentially allow the manager to rotate his forward line more effectively.
The move also comes after Newcastle’s impressive 2-0 victory over Tottenham on Saturday, a result that gave Jaissle his first Premier League win as Newcastle boss. Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa got the goals, while new signing Nico González made his debut and immediately showed why Newcastle pushed hard to bring him to St James’ Park.
However, Newcastle’s business may not end with Fernández-Pardo.
The latest claim states that the club are also looking to bring in another winger before the deadline. That would suggest the Magpies are not simply trying to add numbers but are actively attempting to give Jaissle a deeper and more versatile attacking group.
That could make the final 48 hours of the window particularly interesting for Newcastle supporters.
The club have already completed a number of significant deals this summer, including González from Manchester City, while Bazoumana Touré was also brought in from Hoffenheim earlier in the window.
Now, with Fernández-Pardo reportedly on his way to England, Newcastle could be preparing to unveil another major attacking addition.
Nothing should be considered completely finished until the necessary medical examinations, paperwork and registration are completed, but the reported agreement with Lille and the player represents a huge step forward.
And if Newcastle really are planning one more winger after this deal, supporters may have another surprise waiting before the window finally shuts.
The next few hours could therefore be crucial on Tyneside.
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