Newcastle continue talks for Matias Fernandez-Pardo while Nick Woltemade could leave in frantic end to transfer window

NEWCASTLE remain in talks with Lille over a swoop for Belgian star Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Though Sun Sport understands Matthias Jaissle wants to keep Jacob Murphy and Joe Willock amid transfer interest from Nottingham Forest and Besiktas. Newcastle are still trying to thrash out a deal with Lille for Matias Fernandez-Pardo Credit: Reuters Nick Woltemade’s stint on Tyneside could be coming to an end Credit: Getty Club-record £69m signing Nick Woltemade remains the most likely departure from St. James’ Park – but that depends on whether they complete a deadline day swoop for £60m-rated Fernandez-Pardo. Both clubs are still apart in terms of agreeing a package, but talks are continuing today with hopes high a compromise can be struck after Lille secured Japanese forward Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord as a replacement. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! And Toon chiefs are on standby to jet Fernandez-Pardo in for a medical and seal the deal if an agreement can be reached for the 21-year-old versatile Belgian attacker. That could open the door for Woltemade, who has struggled since signing from Stuttgart a year ago, to depart. Sun Sport understands that Italian giants Juventus contacted Newcastle on Sunday regarding the prospect of taking the giant frontman on a season-long loan. They have made Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee their top target and want a loan without an obligation to buy. But they will battle fellow Serie A side Napoli for the 24-year-old, who is not actively pushing for an exit, should they fail to strike a deal with the Red Devils for the Dutchman. Meanwhile, Forest officials have also contacted Toon chiefs over the possibility of signing right winger Murphy, 31. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Newcastle’s longest-serving player, who arrived from Norwich in 2017, has entered the final 12 months of his contract on Tyneside. Sporting director Ross Wilson is well-aware of the need to make financially prudent decisions and knows the veteran could leave for nothing next summer. However, new boss Jaissle does not want to lose Murphy’s experience and leadership from his youthful squad rebuild. The German coach views the star, who has played backup to in-form Anthony Elanga so far this term, from the dressing-room after the departure of several senior figures already this summer. And Jaissle has also indicated his desire to hang on to Willock, who is also in the final year of his current deal. The 27-year-old impressed playing as No.10 behind Yoane Wissa in Saturday’s 2-0 win at Tottenham and is viewed as being a key part of the head coach’s plans this term. Willock has been the subject of ongoing interest from Besiktas through the current window. But unless a replacement is signed, Jaissle looks set to have his wish granted and keep hold of the ex-Arsenal man. Jacob Murphy looks set to stay on Tyneside amid interest from Nottingham Forest Credit: PA Comment now