Liverpool signs Gakpo's replacement

The English team is close to selling the Dutch player to Manchester City

Mario Roldán Martínez | 30 Aug 2026 | 20.00
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Cody Gakpo, near Manchester City / Getty Images
Cody Gakpo, near Manchester City / Getty Images

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Matías Fernández-Pardo, a 21-year-old Belgian forward from Lille, appears on the Liverpool's transfer market agenda as one of the options to strengthen their attack in the face of the possible departure of Cody Gakpo. According to information from Nicolò Schira, the French club demands 75 million euros for the transfer.

Matías Fernández-Pardo enters Liverpool's list

Liverpool's interest in Fernández-Pardo comes at a time when Gakpo's future is pending resolution. Manchester City has opened discussions with Anfield for the Dutch player, although sources indicate that the operation is still in negotiation.

The amount set by Lille to release Fernández-Pardo is 75 million euros. Schira places Liverpool and Newcastle in the race for the player, so the English team would not have a clear path to finalize the incorporation.

Fernández-Pardo has recorded 23 direct goal involvements in 71 matches with Lille, as stated in the data published about his time at the French club. Additionally, the forward took part with Belgium in the 2026 World Cup, playing three matches.

Lille's scenario also hints at a possible departure. Fernández-Pardo was left out of the squad against Paris Saint-Germain and, according to recent reports, has trained separately from the group while offers for his transfer are being assessed.

Matías Fernández-Pardo was eligible to play for Spain but chose to play for Belgium / Getty Images

Cody Gakpo influences Liverpool's move

The potential arrival of Fernández-Pardo is directly related to Gakpo's situation. Manchester City is already in talks with Liverpool to sign the Dutch winger, while Tottenham had also shown interest in the player during the transfer window.

The deal for Gakpo could reach 100 million euros, as reported this Sunday, although other sources place Liverpool's valuation around 85 million pounds. The final figure is yet to be settled, and Anfield must decide whether to approve the departure.

Liverpool has also progressed in the signing of Bradley Barcola from PSG, in a deal that could reach 123 million pounds. The Frenchman's arrival increases competition in attack, but the English team is still considering another addition to meet their squad's needs.

An operation conditioned by the market closure

The calendar plays a crucial role as there are few days left before the market closes. Liverpool needs to first resolve Gakpo's future and, if his departure occurs, accelerate the search for a replacement.

Fernández-Pardo is one of the identified alternatives, but the 75 million euros price and the presence of Newcastle complicate the deal. Lille maintains that valuation while awaiting developments before the market closure.

The next step depends on Gakpo: if the Dutch player leaves Liverpool for Manchester City, Fernández-Pardo could become one of the main choices to cover his departure. In the coming days, Liverpool must decide whether to accept Lille's conditions in an attempt to sign the Belgian player.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Liverpool ata al reemplazo de Gakpo