{"id":22796,"date":"2026-07-30T08:13:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T08:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=22796"},"modified":"2026-07-30T08:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T08:13:49","slug":"chelsea-and-liverpool-eye-move-for-matias-fernandez-pardo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=22796","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea and Liverpool eye move for Matias Fernandez-Pardo"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool battles for possession with Malo Gusto of Chelsea . (Photo by Liverpool FC\/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Belgian forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo has been linked with a move away from Lille this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to reports from Sacha Tavolieri, Chelsea are \u2018closely following\u2019 the 21-year-old.<\/p>\n

The player has reportedly asked to leave the French club to join a bigger team. He will be hoping to fight for major trophies next season, and it remains to be seen whether a move to Chelsea materialises for him. The Blues will face competition from Liverpool as well.<\/p>\n

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Matias Fernandez-Pardo is a top talent<\/h2>\n

The striker has had a very impressive season with the French outfit, but he has a contract with Lille until 2029. They are under no pressure to sell him, and any club hoping to sign him will have to pay a premium.<\/p>\n

The Belgian can operate as a striker as well as a wide player. He scored eight goals last season and picked up seven assists as well. Chelsea need more cutting-edge in the final third, and the 21-year-old could be the ideal long-term investment for them.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Liverpool need more goals and creativity as well after the departure of Mohamed Salah. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs can get the deal done.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal linked with Fernandez-Pardo<\/h2>\n

Loic Tanzi claims Arsenal want to sign him as well. They have already invested in Christos Tzolis, and it will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay a premium for the Belgian.<\/p>\n

Fernandez-Pardo will also look to join a club where he can play regularly. He might not be able to provide him with that opportunity. He is likely to get a chance at Chelsea and Liverpool, who need dynamic attackers like him.<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen where he ends up.<\/p>\n

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