Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea Interested in Lille Forward Pardo as Transfer Tensions Rise
French media L'Équipe reports that Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21) is seeking a summer transfer, with Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Atletico Madrid expressing interest. The Belgian international, who joined Lille from Gent in August 2024 for €10 million, has been considering a departure for nearly a year and recently changed agents for the third time in two years. However, Lille president Olivier Létang firmly stated the player is not for sale, citing his contract until 2029 and his importance as first-choice center-forward following teammate Hamza Igamane's severe knee injury. The player and his new agent claim they received permission to leave, which Létang denies, leading to escalating tensions. Lille plans to rely on Fernandez-Pardo and Olivier Giroud for the number 9 role, with Champions League participation expected to boost his market value. The transfer window closes a week before Champions League group stage begins on September 8.
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