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Crucial Domino Falls for Nick Woltemade to Leave Newcastle United as £51m Deal Agreed

The 21-year-old Belgium forward is set to become Newcastle’s eighth summer signing after Lille lined up Ayase Ueda as his replacement.

  • Newcastle United are finalizing a £60 million deal for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The 21-year-old Belgian is heading to Tyneside for a medical, marking the club's eighth summer signing before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
  • Lille initially delayed the transfer, requiring a replacement for the departing forward. The Ligue 1 club are now set to sign Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda, clearing the path for Fernandez-Pardo to join the Magpies.
  • Last season in Europe's top leagues, Fernandez-Pardo ranked second for big chances with 21 and fifth for touches in the opposition box with 184. He recorded 13 combined goals and assists, impressing manager Matthias Jaissle.
  • Fellow forward Nick Woltemade is set to join Juventus on loan as part of the deal. Juventus have already agreed personal terms, waiting only for Newcastle to complete their attacking reinforcement.
  • Following Saturday's win over Tottenham Hotspur, sporting director Ross Wilson continues navigating a busy window while avoiding "panic" moves. Leadership remains aligned on strategy, maintaining focus on the team's ongoing development.
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Matías Fernández-Pardo will leave Lille and start playing for Newcastle. Transfer around 60 million euros (most variables). The content Newcastle closes Belgian international for 60 million euros (+ variables) appears first in Ball on the Network.

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