Manchester City have set their sights on Lille's rising star Matias Fernandez-Pardo as they look to inject fresh firepower into their attack. The 21-year-old forward has enjoyed a breakout season in Ligue 1, catching the eye of the Premier League champions during their recent recruitment drive.

But City aren't alone in the chase. Italian giants Inter Milan and Serie A newcomers Como—led by former Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fàbregas—are also monitoring the versatile attacker's progress closely. With a Belgian birthright and Spanish-Italian heritage, Fernandez-Pardo is also drawing serious interest from La Liga clubs.

This pursuit comes at a pivotal time for Pep Guardiola's side. After a dramatic 3-3 draw with Everton—salvaged only by a late Jeremy Doku equalizer—questions have emerged about the squad's depth in attack. While Erling Haaland remains the focal point, City are clearly seeking additional goal threats to share the burden.

Sporting Director Hugo Viana is reportedly steering the club's recruitment toward young talents with immense potential, while still keeping an eye on ready-made stars. Fernandez-Pardo fits that mold perfectly. At Lille, he has thrived under Bruno Génésio, operating across the frontline and helping Les Dogues push for European qualification amid swirling transfer rumors.

According to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, City have joined Inter in showing concrete interest following Fernandez-Pardo's impressive individual campaign. Como have also been linked for some time, though none of the three clubs have made significant progress on a deal yet.

For now, City's immediate focus remains on a tense Premier League title race with Arsenal. However, behind the scenes, their scouting team is already planning for the future—particularly as they prepare for life after Bernardo Silva. Fernandez-Pardo could be the dynamic new weapon that keeps City's attack firing on all cylinders for years to come.