Crucial domino falls for Nick Woltemade to leave Newcastle United as £51m Matias Fernandez-Pardo deal agreed
Newcastle United will pay £51million plus add-ons to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo on a five-year contract.
Newcastle United are on the brink of their eighth summer signing after agreeing a £60million deal for Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
As reported by The Gazette, the Magpies were hellbent on securing a difference-maker in the final third. Nico Gonzalez was the initial priority to replace outgoing skipper Bruno Guimaraes.
Once he arrived, Toon chiefs were always expected to push for a forward player to bolster Matthias Jaissle’s frontline. Fernandez-Pardo is now set to be that man after Newcastle reached a £51million agreement.
A versatile forward, he is capable of operating as a striker, No.10 or on either flank. Ross Wilson kept tabs on Fernandez-Pardo’s situation earlier this summer and has finally landed his man.
The 21-year-old - banished from Lille’s training ground amid the speculation - is heading to Tyneside for a medical. It is understood that the Ligue 1 club wanting to find a replacement held up the deal.
However, Lille are now set to sign Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda - paving the way for Fernandez-Pardo to join Newcastle. A hectic transfer window will see the Belgian youth international become the eighth addition on Tyneside.
On the flip side, his arrival will likely see Nick Woltemade head to Juventus on loan. The German created Yoane Wissa’s clincher at the weekend but a move to Italy awaits.
Juve have agreed personal terms and have waited for Newcastle to add a forward to their ranks. Fernandez-Pardo is the guy - giving Toon fans more reason to celebrate following Sunday’s win over Tottenham Hotspur.