Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionThe GuardianUnverified source· 27 Aug 2026
Crystal Palace enter talks to hijack Villa's Ordóñez move
Palace are trying to snatch Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordóñez from under Aston Villa's nose.
J. Ordoñez
player
Player
Joel Ordóñez
Position
Centre-back
Current club
Club Brugge
Linked club
Crystal Palace
What happened. Crystal Palace have entered talks to sign Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordóñez, potentially hijacking Aston Villa's move for the Ecuadorian.
- Aston Villa are now seeking alternatives, targeting West Ham's Jean-Claire Todibo.
- Palace are also eyeing a shock move for Marseille's Quinten Timber.
- The transfer window is nearing closure, adding urgency to negotiations.
The race for Ordóñez intensifies as Palace push to derail Villa's plans late in the window.
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