Palace attempt to hijack Villa move for Ordonez
Crystal Palace have had Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez as a long-term target, while Villa made a move after struggling to agree a fee for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Crystal Palace are seeking to take credit for Aston Villa's pursuit of Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez. The Villa manager had hoped to sign the Ecuadorian player after failing to reach an agreement with Southampton over Taylor Harwood-Bellis. However, Palace has now entered discussions with the Belgian club regarding a move for Ordonez, who is considered a long-term target for Selhurst Park.
The Eagles have intensified their pursuit of a new centre-back following Chadi Riad's injury during Saturday's match against Everton. While they successfully secured Axel Disasi on loan on Wednesday, they are now aiming to bolster their defensive lineup further. Villa, who recently sold Ezri Konsa to Arsenal, had planned to pursue Harwood-Bellis, but significant differences in valuation led Villa to reconsider and focus on Ordonez instead.
Club Brugge holds Ordonez's transfer valuation at £40 million, and negotiations with the Belgian side are ongoing.
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