After reports emerged earlier on Monday that Borussia Dortmund were exploring a late move for Ethan Nwaneri, the Black and Yellows have now seemingly stepped up their interest.
According to the BBC, Dortmund have submitted an offer to take the young forward on loan for the remainder of the season.
The report adds that ***** nal are expected to make a decision on the proposal on Tuesday morning.
Meanwhile, transfer insider Sacha Tavolieri claims that Dortmund are confident of completing a deal for Nwaneri before Tuesday's deadline.

#Monday #borussia #ethan #arsenal

Sunderland have yet to conclude a deal to sign Igor Paixao (26) from Olympique de Marseille, and according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri, they now face competition for the Brazilian's signature.
Paixao joined OM from Feyenoord last season for a €30m fee and, just 12 months later, the Brazilian could leave. Marseille and Sunderland are in talks regarding a transfer for the forward, although there is not yet any agreement between the clubs. There are also talks between the Premier League side and Paixao's representatives. Get French Football News understands that the player's representatives were in London for talks on Thursday.
OM cannot close the door to a departure, even if Bruno Genesio is desperate to retain the player, the only recognised senior left-winger in the squad. The chances of Paixao leaving have now increased, even if Sunderland are no closer to concluding a deal. He is seen as an option for Al-Ittihad, should the Saudi side fail to wrap up a deal for Ritsu Doan.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

#paixao #deal #talks #even

Italian giants Napoli are in talks to sign FC Lorient midfielder Noah Cadiou (27), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri.
Cadiou shone for Les Merlus last season. The France-born midfielder impressed with his physicality as well as his technicality on the ball. He has started both of Les Merlus' Ligue 1 games this season under new manager Alexandre Dujeux, however, it was during Saturday night's defeat to ESTAC Troyes that links with a move across the Alpine border emerged.
Tavolieri understands that Napoli are looking to sign Cadiou before the closure of the transfer window on Tuesday night. The Italian side have already made contact with their counterparts at Lorient. Talks are currently ongoing. It is Max Allegri who is leading the recruitment of the Guadeoupe international.
Les Merlus, under no obligation to sell the player, value the player at €9m. It is an attainable figure for a club with the wealth of Napoli.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

#italian #lorient

Dundee United reportedly agree a fee for Vicko Sevelj to join Neftci Baku as St Mirren appear poised to sign a Serbian striker on Sunday and Monaco are linked with Rangers' Djeidi Gassama.
Vicko Sevelj missed Dundee United's win over Kilmarnock on Saturday as the 25-year-old utility man was given permission to travel to the Azerbaijani capital for a medical and contract talks after a fee was agreed for his transfer to Neftci Baku. (The Courier)
Anderlecht have reignited their interest in Will Ferry and are in negotiations with Dundee United for the 25-year-old left-back. (Sacha Tavolieri on X)
Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy is awaiting a UK visa, medical and work permit before the 22-year-old completes his transfer from Portland Timbers to Rangers. (Ekrem Konur on X)
‌Kevin Kelsy will not be phased by the £9m price tag when the "strong, powerful striker" completes his move to Rangers, according to Portland Timbers coach Liam Ridgewell. (Daily Record)

#dundee #striker #year #baku

Hamburger SV continue to pursue the signing of KRC Genk right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi as sporting director Claus Costa seeks to resolve one of the squad's most obvious remaining deficiencies before the transfer deadline. According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, HSV have already reached a basic agreement with the 24-year-old Moroccan international.
Belgian transfer reporter Sacha Tavolieri reports that the Bundesliga club are now preparing a third offer for Genk after their first two approaches failed to produce an agreement. El Ouahdi himself reportedly favors the move. Kicker identifies the defender as Hamburg's preferred solution and reports that a deal could cost approximately €13m plus bonuses.
The Morocco international offers substantial attacking production from the right flank. El Ouahdi registered eight goals and five **** ists in 34 league appearances last season, adding another four goals across nine Europa League outings. His potential arrival would also address a weakness that Get German Football News' 2026/27 Hamburger SV tactical preview identified as one of the club's principal unresolved personnel issues.
Following the departures of William Mikelbrencis and Giorgi Gocholeishvili, Bakery Jatta currently stands as the only established option for Merlin Polzin on the right wing-back position. HSV have consequently been seeking a player capable of moving ahead of Jatta in the hierarchy.
Bayer Leverkusen full-back Arthur remains the alternative should HSV decide that El Ouahdi's overall package is too expensive. Florian Plettenberg previously reported that Hamburg had reached a basic verbal agreement with the 23-year-old Brazilian over a season-long loan without a purchase option. GGFN covered Arthur's potential departure as part of Leverkusen's extensive late-window restructuring. Die Werkself are themselves attempting to sign Strasbourg right-back Guéla Doué and are prepared to sanction Arthur's temporary departure.

#agreement #genk #jatta #league

Pape Matar Sarr hasn't been seen in a Tottenham shirt since preseason and there are plenty of rumors that both he and the club are looking for an exit from N17. According to Sky Sports France's Sascha Tavolieri, the club making a late push for Sarr is none other than our good friends Nottingham Forest.
Previous rumors suggested that Sarr had preferred a move to Monaco, which as a French speaking Senegalese dude makes a ton of sense and would be a good move for him. Tavolieri writes that the Monaco interest is real, but unlikely to happen before the last week of the season and is contingent on Monaco offloading American striker Folarin Balogun first. But staying in the Premier League would have its advantages as well.
The whole kerfluffle over Morgan Gibbs-White last summer seemingly hasn't dimmed Tottenham's relationship with Forest THAT much if they're still considering a a deal. A loan plus an option isn't the best outcome for Tottenham, but it beats keeping Sarr around if he's not going to play that much, which feels like the case. Honestly, Forest wouldn't be a terrible club for Sarr to land at — he's likely going to get more playing time there and Oliver Glasner is a pretty good coach with good midfield ideas. No guarantee that Forest's mobster-boss owner Evangelos Marinakis wouldn't sack Glasner in a fit of rage after three consecutive losses, either.
Tavolieri writes that Spurs are asking €25m (£21.5m) for Sarr, which is what caused Galatasaray to back down after they offered €18m. That's well within the budgets of both Monaco and Forest (especially Forest). It could come down to where Sarr ultimately wants to go. But at this point it's looking very likely that he WILL go. Somewhere.

#monaco #club #TOTTENHAM

Rangers remain in talks with Brighton and Hove Albion for winger Amario Cozier-Duberry after a previous bid was rejected. (Rangers Review)
Celtic have agreed a deal for Hajduk Split and Canada midfielder Niko Sigur. (Lukasz Gikiewicz on X)
Although Genk have emerged as late contenders for Sigur's signature and have bid €4m. (24 Sata - in Croatian)
Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 33, is a target for Celtic. (Daily Mail)
Rangers have identified Rodez striker Ibrahima Balde as a target to bolster their striking options. (Sacha Tavolieri on X)

#cozier

Birmingham City are trying to hijack Young Boys' attempts to sign FC Nantes winger Herba Guirassy (19), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri.
Guirassy accrued Ligue 1 experience at Nantes last season. He played 20 times in Ligue 1, scoring twice, however, it was a disastrous season for Les Canaris, who were relegated to Ligue 2. The FCN academy product has featured prominently in the opening gameweeks of this season, too. In three games in Ligue 2, he has one goal.
However, Nantes have lost all three of their games, sit rock bottom of the league, and have now just sacked their manager, Michal Der Zakarian. Grégory Poirier has come in but Guirassy may not have the chance to play under the former Red Star coach. Interest in acquiring Guirassy is growing. Swiss side Young Boys had already been in talks to sign the France U21 international, however, Birmingham City are trying to hijack the deal and have submitted a bid of their own. Talks are ongoing.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

#season #birmingham #city

Newcastle United are reportedly set to submit their final bid to LOSC Lille in their efforts to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21), according to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
After an initial bid of around €45m was dismissed by the Dogues' management, the Magpies are expected to return to the fray in the coming hours with an increased offer of €60m, including bonuses.
This sum could well prompt Olivier Létang, Lille's chairman – who had not necessarily intended to part ways with the Belgian winger before the transfer window closed – to reconsider his position. However, given Fernandez-Pardo's desire to leave France and the financial incentives put forward by Newcastle in their bid to secure his services, the situation could well be up in the air.
Regarded as one of LOSC's greatest talents, the 21-year-old Belgian international made 41 appearances in all competitions last season, finding the net eight times and providing seven **** ists.
GFFN | Léo Aschi

#well

Chelsea have reportedly put young defender Mamadou Sarr on the transfer market, according to transfer news specialist Sacha Tavolieri.
The Blues signed him last year and brought him to Stamford Bridge in January, but he has not lived up to expectations.
Chelsea were dealing with defensive issues, and former boss Enzo Maresca called for centre-backs, but the sporting hierarchy did not listen.
They had signed Sarr from French side Strasbourg for £12 million in June on an eight-year deal, leaving him on loan, and didn't want to spend any more in that position.
Unfortunately, since joining in January, the Chelsea ace has not moved the needle. He is weak in the air and has failed to grasp the pace of the Premier League.

#Chelsea #transfer #mamadou

Galatasaray have opened talks with AC Milan over a possible move for Christopher Nkunku, joining an increasingly crowded field of suitors for the forward as he edges towards the Rossoneri exit door.
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Turkish club began discussions with Milan's hierarchy on Monday, having already been tracking Rafael Leao for some time.
Nkunku was left out of Ruben Amorim's plans earlier this month, one of four players told they could leave San Siro before the season begins.
PISA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 13: Christopher Nkuku of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and AC Milan at Arena Garibaldi on February 13, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
RB Leipzig, the club Nkunku left for Chelsea in 2023, are also pushing hard to bring him back to Germany, though the France international is said to be holding off on any decision in the hope other options materialise before the window shuts.

#nkunku #rossoneri

The Belgian forward arrived from Royal Antwerp for £4.5million last summer after being pursued by Celtic for more than a year, but has managed just 398 minutes of football despite being fit throughout the campaign.
Signed during Brendan Rodgers' final transfer window, Balikwisha struggled for opportunities under the former Hoops boss and Wilfried Nancy before again finding himself on the fringes under Martin O'Neill.
After some involvement during pre-season, the 24-year-old appears to have slipped back down the pecking order and interest is now emerging from across Europe.
According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the race for Balikwisha remains "wide open", with Bundesliga side SV Elversberg, Italian outfit Monza and Swiss giants Basel among the clubs interested.
The report describes Balikwisha as "a casualty of Martin O'Neill's tactical approach", although his lack of football predates O'Neill's return.

#balikwisha #martin #Football #celtic

Al-Hilal want to offload Karim Benzema (38), as is Simone Inzaghi's wish, whilst the former France international is also keen to leave the Saudi club, as per a report from Sacha Tavolieri.Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins (30) is viewed as a potential replacement.
Inzaghi wants to sell Benzema and Al-Hilal are therefore taking steps in order to fulfil this wish. However, it is a complicated procedure, as the former Real Madrid forward's contract is financed by Saudi authorities, as well as by the club. It is, therefore, not simply about finding an agreement between the player and the club. Benzema, meanwhile, wants to leave on a free transfer, but also wants to be paid the final year of his contract. That option is not favoured by Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League, or the Saudi authorities, all of whom are stakeholders in any potential deal.
In any case, Al-Hilal have identified a potential replacement in the form of England international Watkins. However, without the Benzema situation being resolved, no progress can be made in the recruitment of the Aston Villa forward. Benzema's exit is, therefore, a priority for Al-Hilal… but perhaps not for the other stakeholders in the deal.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

#hilal #wants

Roger Ibañez has put contract extension talks with Al-Ahli SC on hold, opening the door to fresh transfer interest from England. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that several Premier League clubs have entered the conversation, while Aston Villa have stayed in regular contact with the defender's representatives. No official bid has arrived, though, and discussions remain at an exploratory stage.
That detail matters. Ibañez now has one year left on his contract, leaving Al-Ahli in a far weaker negotiating position than they expected only a few months ago. Villa's recruitment staff appear happy to gather information before deciding whether the situation deserves a formal approach.
Emery's side aren't working against the clock either. They know the player is available, yet they haven't rushed into talks with the Saudi club. Instead, they've kept communication open with his camp while monitoring how negotiations with Al-Ahli develop.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 29: Roger Ibañez #24 of Brazil takes the field during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Brazil and **** an at Houston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Few defenders in Saudi Arabia produced a stronger campaign. During the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League season, Ibañez played 28 league matches, scored twice, supplied two **** ists and completed 106 clearances alongside 26 interceptions. He finished with an impressive 85% passing accuracy across 2,426 league minutes, although his aggressive style brought three yellow cards and two red cards.

#league #ahli #Brazil #contract

The Ivorian has also emerged as a target for Celtic, with the Scottish champions understood to be closely monitoring his situation as Reims prepare to offload players following their failure to secure an immediate return to Ligue 1.
At 6ft 2in, Gbane would provide Martin O'Neill with a powerful defensive midfield option currently lacking in his squad, while also bringing experience gained across several European leagues.
However, it is Standard who appear to be leading the race for the 25-year-old's signature.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that the Pro League side have now opened talks with Reims in an effort to complete a deal, with the French club willing to move the midfielder on as they look to reduce their wage bill.
Standard recently created room in midfield following the departure of Teddy Teuma, another player who had previously made the switch from Reims to Belgium.

#midfield #celtic

Romelu Lukaku is unlikely to be part of the Napoli project under new head coach Massimiliano Allegri and the latest reports indicate that MLS side Atlanta United are interested in picking up Belgium's all-time record goalscorer.
Lukaku is into the final year of his contract with Napoli having joined on a three-year deal from Chelsea during the summer of 2024. He went on to play a major role on Napoli's route to the 2024-25 Scudetto but was limited to just five league appearances in an injury-ridden campaign in 2025-26.
The 33-year-old is no longer a guaranteed starter at the Stadio Maradona, particularly with Rasmus Hojlund in the equation, and his agent has recently made it clear that the Belgian "isn't the kind of person who stays where he's not wanted."
Now, according to reports from Belgian expert Sacha Tavolieri, MLS side Atlanta United are 'pushing hard' in an attempt to sign Lukaku from Napoli this summer.
Talks between the relevant parties are reportedly already underway and Lukaku has supposedly given his approval to a move away from Napoli this summer, but at this stage, negotiations are still at an 'early stage'.

#summer #atlanta #united #stage

According to Sacha Tavolieri, Schalke are among the clubs showing interest in signing George Ilenikhena from Al-Ittihad. The deal would be difficult for the newly-promoted Bundesliga side as the Saudi Pro League club paid €33 million to sign the Nigerian from AS Monaco in January.
However, the striker is already looking for a return to Europe after only six appearances, with five of them as a substitute. Al-Ittihad are reportedly open to a loan with a buying option.
Tavolieri mentioned Championship side West Ham United and Genoa as other clubs exploring a deal for the 19-year-old. Before turning 20 next month, Ilenikhena is already involved in transfers worth nearly €60 million. He signed a contract until 2029 when he joined the Jeddah club.Ilenikhena scored against Barcelona in the Champions League both as a Royal Antwerp and Monaco player.

#deal #million

West Brom have agreed a deal to sign French right-back Nolan Galves, 23, from Ligue 2 side Rodez. (Sacha Tavolieri)
The Baggies and QPR are in a race to sign Oxford United's 22-year-old Northern Ireland defender Brodie Spencer. (FootballLeagueWorld)
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#french #rodez #tavolieri

Roma is moving the market in search of an offensive reinforcement to replace Malen.
The Giallorossi management is working to bring him to the capital.
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the hot name is Nicolò Tresoldi. Roma is pushing hard for the striker, maintaining contact with Club Brugge in an attempt to find a solution that could unlock the deal.
The Belgian club, however, currently appears unwilling to sell their player.
Club Brugge has already rejected a €35 million offer and considers Tresoldi a key player, effectively declaring him not for sale. This clear position complicates the Roman club’s plans.

#brugge #giallorossi #tavolieri

According to Sacha Tavolieri, Bayer Leverkusen has expressed interest in Eintracht Frankfurt defender Arthur Theate.
It is currently unclear how the situation in Leverkusen's central defense will develop, who will leave, and who will be loaned out.
As a result, the Rhineland club have identified the versatile centre-half as an option ahead of the 2026-27 Bundesliga season.
However, Leverkusen will face further competition from the Turkish Süper Lig, with Besiktas already making initial contact.
City rivals Galatasaray are also monitoring the situation and could make a move if there are any further departures in defense.

FC Barcelona has reached a "total agreement" to sign a top young European talent in Jesse Bisiwu according to SPORT.
FC Barcelona has reached a "total agreement" to sign a top young European talent in Jesse Bisiwu according to SPORT and journalist Sacha Tavolieri, citing anonymous sources.
This means that six-month long negotiations between Barça and Clube Brugge are reaching a conclusion.
The agreement is said to be for $11.4 million (€10 million) plus a 30% percent stage for the Belgians is Bisiwu is sold on in the future.
Clube Brugge was effectively backed into a corner given the 18-year-old's contract expires on June 30.

FC Barcelona have successfully concluded negotiations with Club Brugge for the transfer of Jesse Bisiwu. Both clubs have reached a full and final agreement to complete the deal immediately.
The news was confirmed exclusively by the renowned sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri. The specialist stated that the institutional agreement is absolute and the transfer is fully sealed.
For his part, the promising Belgian footballer has already given his final green light to join the Blaugrana project. The player showed his full enthusiasm about wearing the Barça shirt in the future.
At present, only the final formalities of the operation remain, including the signing of the paperwork and the relevant medical examination. Once these mandatory requirements have been completed, the official announcement of the signing will follow.
The agreed financial package includes significant performance-related bonuses. In addition, Club Brugge have secured a future sell-on clause as part of the financial agreement.

Transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri reports that Milan star Rafael Leao has decided to drop his agent and rely on a group of lawyers for his future, while a local agency will represent him for a potential transfer in the Saudi Pro League.
Milan star Leao has decided to 'stop using a dedicated agent' and has started working with 'several lawyers', according to transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 23: Rafael Leao #17 of Portugal celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)
Leao has a €175m release clause at Milan, but the Rossoneri are reportedly looking to sell for at least €60m.
Earlier this summer, Leao admitted that he'd seek a new challenge during the summer transfer window, but no formal offer has yet arrived from any club in Europe's top-five leagues.

In their search for a new manager, RC Strasbourg Alsace have turned to Norway, as per a report from L'Équipe.
It was reported by Onze Mondial on Monday that Wilfried Nancy, formerly of Celtic, was the favourite to succeed Gary O'Neil, who left the club at the end of last month to join Ipswich Town. However, a report from Sacha Tavolieri suggested that former Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank was the frontrunner. It has since been reported that the Dane may not be looking to make an immediate return to management this summer.
As a result, L'Équipe understands that two candidates remain, with one of them being Kjetil Knutsen. The 57-year-old manager is appreciated by Strasbourg for his work at Bodø/Glimt. He took his side deep into the UEFA Europa League in 2025, only coming unstuck against Tottenham Hotspur. Knutsen's side also impressed in the Champions League last season.
Advanced talks between the Bodø/Glimt manager and Strasbourg are ongoing.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

Stade Rennais have won the race to sign American international Bryan Reynolds (25), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri. The Westerlo defender bid farewell to his teammates on Wednesday and is expected in Brittany within the next 48 hours to finalise the transfer. The deal is worth around €4.5m, with the defender set to sign a four-year contract
Rennes have beaten Scottish giants Rangers to the full-back’s signature after the Ibrox side saw an earlier bid worth around €2.5m rejected by Westerlo. Although Rangers remained interested in striking a deal, Les Rouges et Noirs accelerated negotiations in recent days before reaching an agreement for the United States international.
Reynolds arrives after an impressive spell in the Belgian Pro League, where he established himself as one of Westerlo’s standout performers. The former AS Roma defender had entered the final year of his contract, prompting several clubs to monitor his situation before Rennes have seemingly secured his signature.
GFFN | Liam Wraith

RB Leipzig are pushing to sign Burnley FC's Maxime Estève, with talks centered around a contract which will last until 2031.
Sky Germany and Sacha Tavolieri are reporting that the Frenchman is open to the move, and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.
Leipzig have verbally indicated to Burnley they are willing to pay around €25million, however that's well below the English club's valuation.
They rate the player significantly higher at about €35-45million and are hoping that a Premier League suitor enters the race.
Behind the scenes, Leipzig are preparing for the possible departures of both Castello Lukeba and/or El Chadaille Bitshiabu .

AJ Auxerre are reportedly on the verge of signing Luton Town player Christ Makosso (22), according to reports from journalists Ben Jacobs and Sacha Tavolieri.
Under contract with the Haters until 2029, the Brazzaville, Congo-born player is said to have reached an agreement with AJA. A transfer worth around €1.5m, including bonuses, is therefore expected to be finalised.
Having previously played for FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, the defender spent the second half of the 2025-26 season on loan at Oxford United. Although he started five of his six appearances at the end of winter, Makosso finished the season on the bench, having not played a single minute since 6th March.
A Congolese international with five caps, the 1.92-metre-tall player will now move to France to try to relaunch his career under Will Still, who was recently appointed as Auxerre 's manager. In doing so, he could become the Burgundian club's second summer signing, following Xiangxin Wei (18), whilst the club is also expected to confirm the arrival of Arthur Piedfort (21) from KVC Westerlo shortly.
GFFN | Léo Aschi

According to a report from Sacha Tavolieri, Olympique Lyonnais are set to avoid sanctions when they meet with the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG) this year. The Rhone club have been under strict monitoring after financial difficulty.
OL were previously relegated to Ligue 2 by the French football financial watchdog, but this decision was reversed on appeal. A stricter policy on the way the club has been run under the presidency of Michelle Kang has seen the club’s financial picture improve.
With capital injected into the football club, and costs reduced, Lyon look like they will be able to breathe easier when they meet with the DNCG. This is a stark contrast to previous meetings with the body where the club’s future in Ligue 1 has been at stake.
GFFN | Liam Wraith

Sabri Ghuendouz will have a medical with Hearts on Monday after a fee of £870,000 was agreed with Beerschot for the 26-year-old French winger. (Sacha Tavolieri on X)
Celtic could make a move for £2m-rated 24-year-old Qarabag striker Camilo Duran. (Sun)
And Celtic are continuing to keep tabs on Go Ahead Eagles midfielder Jakob Breum, the 22-year-old who is valued at £4.4m and the subject of interest from both Sunderland and Fulham. (Football Insider)
Meanwhile, Celtic midfielder Arne Engels will decide his future before the 22-year-old returns to pre-season training, with Roma joining Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest in expressing interest in the Belgian. (Voetbalkrant)
Southampton, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are all showing interest in 23-year-old Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan. (TeamTalk)

Aston Villa have set their sights on Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, according to Sky Sports Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery wants attacking reinforcements at the Midlands club ahead of next season, and Fernandez-Pardo has emerged as a target who could be brought to Villa Park this summer. The 21-year-old Belgium international striker is currently at the World Cup and the Villans are one of those keeping tabs on him. The €70 million-rated forward ended last season with eight goals and five ****** ists in 29 league appearances for Lille, and Villa could face competition from the likes of Manchester United, who are also monitoring him.
Fernandez-Pardo plays as a number 9, on both wings and as a number 10 in midfielder, and his versatility has attracted Villa. The Midlands club have scouts in North America to run the rule over the Belgian and other potential transfer targets at the World Cup. Belgium were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt in their opening game of the tournament on Monday, but the Aston Villa target only came on for the final five minutes and was unable to influence the proceedings.
The Red Devils take on Iran on Sunday (June 21) before facing New Zealand next Saturday (June 27), and Fernandez-Pardo will hope to play more minutes.
He will be looking to impress and the Villans and other suitors will be watching him.
A move to the Premier League could appeal to Fernandez-Pardo, and the Villa offering Champions League football next season puts them in a favourable position in the race.