Southampton have been linked with a move for an exciting young winger this summer as Russell Martin attempts to add a spark to his attack.
Southampton are running out of time to get their frontline ready for the Premier League as there is now just over a week until Russell Martin takes his side to Newcastle United on August 17.
Ben Brereton Diaz is so far the only attacking signing who is likely to start that game after being signed to replace Che Adams who left upon the end of his contract this summer.
The need for wingers was already pressing for Southampton after David Brooks and Ryan Fraser both returned to their parent clubs after loan spells last season.
An injury to Kamaldeen Sulemana in the 2-0 defeat to Oxford United last week has only served to increase this urgency, with Samuel Edozie and 18-year-old Sam Amo-Ameyaw currently the only two natural wingers available.
Adam Armstrong played his best football wide last season so is an option but Martin still desperately needs improvements in the wide areas.
With that in mind, the club have now been linked with a move for 19-year-old Gent winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
Belgian football expert on Southampton target Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Southampton fans could be forgiven for not knowing too much about Fernandez-Pardo given he has not even played 25 games for Gent.
With that in mind, we spoke to Belgian journalist Axel Brisart of HLN to find out more on the young talent.
Brisart told Southampton FC News: “Fernandez-Pardo is a young talent who had his breakthrough at the end of last season.
