Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionBBC SportUnverified source· 26 Aug 2026
Palace enter race for Ordonez as Villa chase stalls
Crystal Palace have opened talks to sign Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez, hijacking Aston Villa's move.
J. Ordoñez
player
Player
Joel Ordonez
Position
Defender
Current club
Club Brugge
Linked clubs
Crystal Palace, Aston Villa
Reported fee
£40m
What happened. Crystal Palace have opened talks with Club Brugge to sign Joel Ordonez, attempting to hijack Aston Villa's move for the Ecuador international.
- Villa moved for Ordonez after failing to agree a fee for Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
- Palace accelerated their interest after Chadi Riad was injured against Everton.
- Palace already signed Axel Disasi on loan but want another centre-back.
Ordonez is valued at £40m by Club Brugge, with negotiations ongoing.
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