Arsenal will rival Liverpool for coveted Ligue 1 winger

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·5 August 2026

Arsenal will rival Liverpool for coveted Ligue 1 winger

Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo is set to leave the club this summer, and his future could be in the Premier League, where he has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks.

The Reds are keen to add new wingers to their squad and strengthen the team further ahead of the new campaign.

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However, they are not the only club interested in signing him, with Arsenal now entering the race for the winger, according to Caught Offside.

Arsenal and Liverpool compete for winger

Fernandez-Pardo has been one of the most impressive attackers in the French top flight in recent months and has consistently attracted attention with his performances.

Arsenal continue to strengthen their squad and have recently signed Christos Tzolis to add more quality on the wing as a replacement for Leandro Trossard.

However, he is not expected to be the only winger to arrive at the Emirates this summer, with Arsenal also preparing a major move for Vinicius Junior.

Fernandez-Pardo faces major decision

Fernandez-Pardo is another winger Arsenal want to add to their squad during this transfer window, and they are now Liverpool’s main rivals in the race for his signature.

The 21-year-old would be pleased that two of the biggest clubs in the Premier League are interested in signing him, allowing him to choose between two major destinations, which is not an opportunity that arises frequently.

Both Arsenal and Liverpool are looking to improve their attacking options, and Fernandez-Pardo’s performances have placed him on the radar of two of England’s leading clubs.

A move to either side would represent a significant step in his career, but the winger will have to decide which project suits his ambitions best as both clubs continue to compete for his signature.

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