Newcastle United have completed the signing of Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille in one of the latest major moves of the transfer window.
The Belgian winger joins Newcastle for a reported £51 million, as the Premier League club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season.
Fernandez-Pardo emerged as one of Lille’s promising attacking players and his arrival gives Newcastle another option in the final third. The club will hope the 21-year-old can make an immediate impact as they compete domestically and in European football.
Meanwhile, Celtic are continuing to work on up to four signings as the Scottish champions look to add further quality to their squad before the transfer window closes.
Celtic’s recruitment team is understood to be considering several positions, with negotiations continuing over potential targets. The club is expected to remain active until the final hours of the window.
Aston Villa Strengthen Squad
Aston Villa have also completed further business, signing Ibrahim Mbaye and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
The additions form part of Villa’s efforts to build greater depth across the squad as they prepare for another demanding campaign.
Harwood-Bellis brings Premier League experience and defensive versatility, while Mbaye provides another attacking option and adds to Villa’s competition for places.
With the transfer deadline approaching, clubs across England and Scotland are continuing to accelerate negotiations as they look to complete their remaining business.
Newcastle’s £51 million move for Fernandez-Pardo is among the headline deals, while Celtic’s pursuit of multiple players and Villa’s latest additions demonstrate how active the final stages of the transfer window have become.
More transfers are expected before the deadline, with clubs working quickly to finalise deals and strengthen their squads.
