Chelsea & Arsenal inquisitive about signing Fernandez-Pardo

Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly inquisitive about signing LOSC Lille ahead Matias Fernandez-Pardo, as per Caught Offside.

The Blues determined to revamp the left flank by buying Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens from Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund, respectively, final summer time.

Nonetheless, the Argentinian struggled to search out his ft at Stamford Bridge final time period. Consequently, Chelsea have allowed Garnacho to affix Aston Villa this summer time.

Xabi Alonso’s facet have already changed the previous Man Utd ahead by buying Morgan Rogers from the Villans for an enormous charge. Nonetheless, the Blues are seemingly planning so as to add extra firepower to the frontline, though they received’t be enjoying European soccer subsequent season.

Caught Offside declare that Chelsea have expressed their curiosity in Fernandez-Pardo after monitoring his improvement. Nonetheless, Arsenal are additionally retaining a detailed eye on him, whereas Liverpool have recognized the Belgian as one of many potential various choices in the event that they fail to safe Bradley Barcola’s providers.

Other than the 21-year-old, the Merseyside membership are additionally inquisitive about AFC Bournemouth star Rayan and Brighton and Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh.

With Fernandez-Pardo’s current deal set to run till 2029, Lille are in a robust place to demand a large sum of money if they’re pressured to promote him, with the participant valued at round £30m by Transfermarkt.

Battle

Regardless of profitable the Premier League title final time period, Arsenal are contemplating reinforcing the frontline on this window. They’ve already bought Christos Tzolis from Membership Brugge after letting Leandro Trossard be a part of Turkish giants Besiktas.

Nonetheless, Mikel Arteta reportedly desires a brand new top-level attacker and the Gunners have recognized Actual Madrid star Vinicius Junior as a precedence goal.

Fernandez-Pardo is a 6ft 2in tall striker however can present cowl on both flank if wanted. He’s a gifted participant and possesses the potential to achieve the highest.

Nonetheless, there’s a query mark over whether or not he’s prepared sufficient to take the subsequent step in his profession this summer time.

Nonetheless, it will be fascinating to see whether or not the North London membership or the West London membership finally make a concrete method to safe the Lille star’s providers throughout this offseason.