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Liverpool’s planned summer transfer additions are reportedly expected to remain unchanged even if Andoni Iraola becomes the club’s new manager.
The Reds are aiming to strengthen their forward line, with Hugo Ekitike set to miss a large part of next season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon.
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The incoming manager’s preferences will be taken into account. Liverpool’s recruitment strategy has been in place for several weeks and will only be adjusted if Iraola identifies a specific need.
RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande has emerged as a leading target for the club this summer, while Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo is also attracting interest after an impressive 2025/26 campaign.
The versatile attacker, who can play across the front line, has recently committed to Belgium and is set to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Fernandez-Pardo has emerged as one of the most exciting breakthroughs of the Ligue 1 season, with the 21-year-old impressing in a breakthrough campaign for Lille.
Since arriving from Gent for €11.5m two years ago, Fernandez-Pardo has developed rapidly under Bruno Genesio, who has managed his progression carefully while maximising his attacking impact.
Fernandez-Pardo ended the league season with eight goals and five assists in 29 appearances, underlining his growing influence. His performances have attracted significant attention across Europe.
According to Footmercato, Borussia Dortmund are among the clubs showing strong interest, while several Premier League sides are also monitoring his situation. Liverpool and Bayern Munich have been tracking him closely since last summer and are showing considerable interest, with competition expected to intensify.
Lille are unwilling to part ways with Fernandez-Pardo and view him as a key asset ahead of the upcoming season, particularly with the forward expected to feature at the World Cup.
The French club are said to have set a valuation in the region of €70m, reflecting both his rapid development and the level of interest from across Europe.
The Belgian international remains calm about his future and is not pushing for a move. He is open to continuing his development at Lille, especially with the club set to compete in the Champions League under new head coach Davide Ancelotti, who has replaced Bruno Genesio.
However, a move to a higher-profile club would not be ruled out if the right offer arrives and satisfies all parties. For now, Fernandez-Pardo is expected to remain respectful of Lille’s stance and is unlikely to force an exit.