PSG have kept its focus on younger defensive talent, with Illia Zabarnyi’s summer move serving as the latest example. Still, the club could encounter complications in any renewed pursuit of a past target, even with the strong impression Willian Pacho has made.
Back in May, Foot Mercato reported that Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez drew attention from PSG. Luis Campos and the recruitment team monitored the Ecuadorian international several times as they weighed whether to advance their interest.
Club Brugge is said to value Ordóñez between €25 million and €30 million, and the report noted that Premier League sides have also taken a look. No deal has taken shape yet, though multiple clubs are tracking his progress heading into the January window.
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TEAMtalk reports that Brugge are willing to negotiate a January move, and Ordóñez is prepared to take that step, with England viewed as the strongest option for his next club.
According to the outlet, his representatives have stayed in touch with both Chelsea and Liverpool for months, and those talks have picked up again recently.
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Moreover, TEAMtalk also reports that Manchester City and Tottenham have shown renewed interest, keeping a close eye on Ordonez in recent weeks.
Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke recently reported that Newcastle are aiming to edge out Liverpool and Aston Villa in the race to sign the Ecuadorian centre-back.
Nonetheless, the challenge lies in the player’s current contract situation. O’Rourke notes that Brugge hold the upper hand in negotiations, able to demand top value if they decide to part ways with Ordóñez.