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Atletico Madrid has made a €35 million offer for Lille's 21-year-old forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The French club isn't in a hurry to sell as Manchester City and Tottenham continue to watch the situation.

Atletico Madrid have put forward an official bid of €35 million (£30 million) to Lille for 21-year-old Belgian forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo.

Diego Simeone, the manager of the Madrid side, has long been on the hunt for a versatile player capable of operating both centrally up front and on the left wing. While Fernandez-Pardo is open to a move to the Spanish capital, he faces stiff competition from representatives in the English Premier League.

Key details of the transfer situation:

  • Lille's Position: The French club is under no financial pressure, banking on over €100 million from Manchester City for Ayoub Bouadi. New Lille manager Davide Ancelotti aims to maintain a competitive squad, hence the club is considering the offer but is in no rush to respond.

  • Manchester City's Interest: The Citizens are eyeing the Belgian as a potential replacement for Savinho, who is dissatisfied with stalled negotiations and has requested a move to Tottenham.
  • Tottenham’s Interest: Due to complications in the Savinho deal, Spurs have shifted their focus to Fernandez-Pardo, alongside alternative targets such as Mikautadze from Villarreal and Balogun from Monaco.
  • Financial Factor: It’s believed that a fee slightly below €40 million (£34 million) might be enough to persuade Lille to part with the player. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United are also monitoring the situation closely.