Matias Fernandez-Pardo, a 21-year-old Belgian-Spanish centre-forward for Lille, has been a significant topic in Newcastle's recruitment discussions as a possible replacement for Anthony Gordon. He joined the French club in August 2024 and is contracted until June 2029. He has not yet been capped by the Belgian national team. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €30.00m. Other clubs, including Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, and Atlético Madrid, have also been linked with him. Reports in May 2026 indicated a potential asking price ranging from €30 million to €60 million. His transfer from KAA Gent to Lille in August 2024 was for a fee reported to be between €10 million and €11.5 million.