Aston Villa is in talks with Club Brugge over a potential transfer for 22-year-old defender Joel Ordonez. The Ecuadorian international, who has been a regular starter for Club Brugge since joining in 2022, is a key player for the Belgian champions. Club Brugge is asking for a minimum of £40 million for Ordonez.
Joel Ordonez is a defender who joined Club Brugge from Independiente del Valle in 2022. Since then, he has made 124 appearances for the club and was part of the Ecuadorian team at the 2022 World Cup. With Club Brugge, he is currently top of the Jupiler Pro League with 9 points from 3 games, scoring 7 goals and conceding none.
Aston Villa has had a tough start to the Premier League season, losing 4-0 to Brighton in their opening game. The club has already lost several players, including Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne, and Ezri Konsa, who moved to Arsenal last week. Aston Villa's defense needs reinforcement, and Ordonez could be a key addition.
The transfer deadline is on 1 September, and Aston Villa is looking for reinforcements. Earlier, the club tried to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton, but an £18 million bid was rejected. If Ordonez joins, he could play a key role in Aston Villa's defense, especially if Ollie Watkins, who is a target for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, leaves.
Club Brugge is top of the Jupiler Pro League and has made a strong start to the season. With players like N. Tresoldi, who has already scored 3 goals in 3 games, the team has a strong attack. If Ordonez leaves, Club Brugge will need to find a replacement. Club Brugge's next game is away against Gent on 30 August, who are currently fifth in the league.
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