According to The Telegraph, Newcastle United FC is making a final attempt to sign Matías Fernández-Pardo, the striker from OSC Lille, hoping to secure a forward with a different profile that better suits head coach Edin Terzic's system.

Fernández-Pardo has been a long-term target for Newcastle, appearing high on the club's transfer shortlist since early summer. The deal had initially seemed unlikely due to Newcastle's inability to offer European competition, but circumstances have shifted in recent days. Newcastle has received positive signals and is now actively working to finalize a transfer agreement with OSC Lille.

However, sources urge caution. Although Lille has decided to exclude Fernández-Pardo from their squad before the summer transfer window closes, preventing him from playing during this period, other clubs remain interested in the player.

Newcastle has been informed that Fernández-Pardo is willing to join the club should both teams reach an agreement on his fee. Nevertheless, there are concerns within Newcastle that they may be used as leverage to help other clubs enter negotiations at the last minute.

Lille is demanding approximately £60 million for the 21-year-old Belgian international. However, given Fernández-Pardo's clear desire to move this summer, Newcastle may attempt to negotiate the price down.

Due to the significant uncertainty still surrounding negotiations, Newcastle is also exploring the possibility of signing Bilal Hanus, Stuttgart's midfielder, with a general understanding of the deal framework. Should talks for Fernández-Pardo stall, a deal for Hanus could be accelerated quickly.

Newcastle has been tracking the 22-year-old Moroccan since his time at Leicester City. While the club denies that Fernández-Pardo and Hanus are their only two transfer targets, as the deadline approaches, both players represent the most likely options to progress.

Should Newcastle ultimately sign another striker, the likelihood of loaning out 24-year-old German forward Nicolás Otamendi increases further. Reports suggest the forward does not suit Terzic's system as well as he did under Eddie Howe's management.

Isak made 35 Premier League appearances last season, scoring 8 goals, but only 1 came between December and May. He currently ranks below William Osula and Joelinton in the forward pecking order, and his playing time will decrease further if Newcastle brings in another attacker.

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