Newcastle Agree 60 Million Euro Deal for Lille's Fernandez-Pardo

Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo for an initial fee of 60 million euros, with the 21-year-old Belgian international set to travel to England for a medical ahead of the summer transfer deadline. The agreement, confirmed by multiple sources on August 31, 2026, marks a significant investment for the club as it reshapes its squad under new manager Matthias Jaissle.

The transfer is expected to be completed well before the deadline of 11 p.m. on September 1, 2026. Fernandez-Pardo, who can play as a winger or central striker, has already agreed personal terms and expressed a strong desire to join the Premier League side. The deal includes a guaranteed fee of 60 million euros, with additional performance-related add-ons.

Fernandez-Pardo spent his youth career at Lille before moving to Belgian club Gent, where he made his senior debut in March 2023. He returned to Lille in 2024 and made 71 senior appearances, scoring 12 goals. Last season, he recorded eight goals and five assists in Ligue 1, finishing as Lille's joint-leading scorer. He recently committed his international future to Belgium and was part of their World Cup squad.