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- Newcastle United are searching for a new winger after Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona.
- The club has identified two Ligue 1 attackers as potential signings.
- Several top European clubs are also chasing one of the targets.
- The search includes players from Spain’s La Liga as well.
Newcastle United have stepped up their hunt for a replacement for Anthony Gordon. The England winger completed his move to Barcelona last Friday. Now the Premier League side must fill the gap in their attack.
According to reports, the Magpies are looking at France’s top division. They have set their sights on Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille OSC. The Belgian forward has caught the attention of scouts at St James’ Park.
However, Newcastle face stiff competition for his signature. Manchester United and Manchester City both want the player. German giants Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona are also monitoring his situation.
The Tyneside club are also considering Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyonnais. The winger struggled with injuries during the last campaign. Despite this, he remains on Newcastle’s shortlist.
Both Fernandez-Pardo and Fofana play for the Belgium national team. They could compete for places in the starting eleven at this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
The list of targets extends beyond French borders. Ez Abde from Real Betis is another option. The Spanish winger has a release clause worth £51 million. Victor Munoz from Osasuna completes the four-man shortlist.