Matias Fernandez-Pardo Set to Join Newcastle United for £55 Million

Matias Fernandez-Pardo, a forward from Lille, is scheduled to travel to Newcastle on Monday to finalize a £55 million transfer, marking him as the third signing for manager Matthias Jaissle since his appointment on August 5.

Discussions regarding the final details of the transfer are ongoing, with reports indicating that Newcastle is optimistic about securing the 21-year-old Belgium international, who had limited appearances during the World Cup group stage.

Fernandez-Pardo, who was Lille's joint-top scorer last season with eight goals, has been sidelined by head coach Davide Ancelotti until the transfer window closes, following speculation linking him to various clubs, including Arsenal.