Lille OSC has officially set a €70 million asking price for their 21-year-old forward Matias Fernandez Pardo, according to reports from Sports.
The French club's valuation has sparked a race among Europe's elite clubs ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
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Fernandez Pardo, who primarily operates on the left wing, has shown tactical versatility by playing through the center in the latter part of the season.
His performances earned him a call-up to the Belgium national team, and he has committed his international future to the Red Devils, set to feature in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Italian side Como, which secured UEFA Champions League qualification for next season, is actively pursuing the forward, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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The same publication notes that Premier League giants Manchester United and Manchester City are also monitoring the situation.
Competition has intensified with Foot Mercato reporting that Liverpool has entered the race, alongside German clubs Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
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Despite the growing interest and the hefty price tag, Fernandez Pardo remains focused on his World Cup duties.
