Scouts have been sent to watch Lille's 21-year-old Belgian attacker Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who is currently at the World Cup. The English club Aston Villa, where Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana play, is interested in signing him. The reported reasons for this interest are his speed, efficiency, and versatility. It is said that contacts have already taken place between Fernandez-Pardo's representatives and Aston Villa.
Aston Villa reportedly wants to make an offer to Lille as soon as possible. Fernandez-Pardo has a contract with the French club until 2029 and has a market value of 35 million euros, but his asking price could rise significantly if his performance at the tournament is good. The forward, who joined Lille in August 2024, scored 8 goals and provided 5 assists in 29 Ligue 1 appearances last season and has been capped three times for Belgium. Other clubs, including Manchester United and Newcastle United, have also been linked with him.
