Liverpool in the bidding for Matías Fernández-Pardo

The Belgian forward has become a new target for Andoni Iraola's team.

Javier Parra Peña | 29 Jul 2026 | 23.30
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Liverpool, in the bid for Matías Fernández-Pardo
Liverpool, in the bid for Matías Fernández-Pardo

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Liverpool is keeping an eye on Matías Fernández-Pardo, a 21-year-old forward from Lille, in this summer transfer market to strengthen its offensive line and upon request from Andoni Iraola, who is looking for a center forward due to a long-term injury suffered by Hugo Ekitike.

Although the Belgian international has expressed his desire to leave French football, the president of the French club, Olivier Létang, has closed the door to his transfer citing a contract valid until June 2029.

Lille's Veto on Matías Fernández-Pardo and the Clubs in the Bidding War

As reported by L'Équipe, Liverpool is sharing the scouting of the attacker with three other heavyweight competitors: Arsenal, Chelsea, and Atlético de Madrid. The versatile player, capable of playing as a striker or on both wings, scored 8 goals and provided 7 assists last season in France after participating in the 2026 World Cup with Belgium.

Despite the recent change in the player's agent to force his transfer, the Lille board is insisting on his stay due to Hamza Igamane's injury, who is sidelined until October. Olivier Létang publicly stated that the forward's departure is not up for discussion as he is considered a starter for the beginning of the season.

Liverpool's Plan with Bradley Barcola after the Block in France

Given Lille's unwavering stance on Matías Fernández-Pardo, the Reds' management will make the acquisition of Bradley Barcola a top priority. After losing out to Real Madrid for Yan Diomandé, Anfield's board is focusing its financial efforts on convincing Paris Saint-Germain during this transfer window.

The Parisian club is demanding 145 million pounds to authorize Barcola's sale. Liverpool is willing to exceed the 125 million pounds invested in Alexander Isak last summer to close the deal before the start of the Premier League.

Liverpool's sports management will accelerate direct negotiations with PSG during the first week of August 2026. Barcola would be the star signing for the Reds this summer, although not the only one as they continue to build a top-level offense.

The British club aims to submit a formal proposal that meets the Parisian club's demands to secure their new offensive leader, keeping Fernández-Pardo on the roster only if Lille's management changes their stance before the transfer window closes.

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