{"id":49478,"date":"2026-07-01T01:43:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T05:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/01\/liverpool-add-e70-million-to-shortlist-as-plans-change-due-to-iraola-dilemma\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T01:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T05:43:15","slug":"liverpool-add-e70-million-to-shortlist-as-plans-change-due-to-iraola-dilemma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/01\/liverpool-add-e70-million-to-shortlist-as-plans-change-due-to-iraola-dilemma\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool add \u20ac70 million to shortlist as plans change due to Iraola dilemma"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/01\/liverpool-add-e70-million-to-shortlist-as-plans-change-due-to-iraola-dilemma\/#Fernandez-Pardo_fits_the_profile_of_a_young_attacker\" >Fern\u00e1ndez-Pardo fits the profile of a young attacker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/01\/liverpool-add-e70-million-to-shortlist-as-plans-change-due-to-iraola-dilemma\/#Liverpool_are_right_to_keep_the_Belgian_on_their_shortlist\" >Liverpool are right to keep the Belgian on their shortlist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool are heading to France in search of a new winger, with Lille attacker Matias Fernandes-Pardo reportedly emerging as one of the names being considered.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to the Express, the Reds have been linked with the 21-year-old Belgian attacker as they continue to consider a wide range of options.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Liverpool have already been linked with several forward signings this summer, especially after missing out on Yann Diomand, who is expected to join Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes-Pardo is not thought to be Liverpool&#8217;s only target, but his name is interesting.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool Offside has named him as one of the candidates, alongside players such as Bradley Barcora, Said El Mara and Yankuba Minte.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fernandez-Pardo_fits_the_profile_of_a_young_attacker\"><\/span>Fern\u00e1ndez-Pardo fits the profile of a young attacker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool&#8217;s interest makes sense given the type of forward they appear to be targeting.<\/p>\n<p>Fern\u00e1ndez-Pardo is young, quick, direct and has the ability to play across the front lines.<\/p>\n<p>Although he is still developing, his performances for Lille have already attracted attention from clubs outside France.<\/p>\n<p>The big issue is the price. Yahoo Sports reported that Lille could ask around \u20ac70 million for the forward, which is no small bet.<\/p>\n<p>For Liverpool, achieving this figure will require a lot of confidence in their long-term ceiling. The Reds need offensive depth, but they also need players who can make an impact quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandez-Pardo has potential, but he&#8217;s not as proven as some of the other names being rumored.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_are_right_to_keep_the_Belgian_on_their_shortlist\"><\/span>Liverpool are right to keep the Belgian on their shortlist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fernandes-Pardo is a player Liverpool should scout closely, but they shouldn&#8217;t rush to buy.<\/p>\n<p>He has exciting qualities and could be a very good winger in the Premier League, especially in a system that emphasizes pace, pressing and movement.<\/p>\n<p>But if Lille&#8217;s valuation is indeed close to \u20ac70m, then Liverpool need to pay attention.<\/p>\n<p>At that price, the club should be looking for a player who is already elite or clearly ready to start on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<p>Barcola may be the more sophisticated option, but Fernandez-Pardo feels like a long-term project with a high ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool should keep the conversation going, but the Reds need to sign their next winger based on value and suitability, rather than frustration after missing out on Diomande.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Arsenal and Liverpool wary of unexpected developments in the future of 20-G\/A targets<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool are heading to France in search of a new winger, with Lille attacker Matias Fernandes-Pardo reportedly emerging as one of the names being considered.According to the Express, the Reds have been linked with the 21-year-old Belgian attacker as they continue to consider a wide range of options. 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