Crystal Palace faces a hectic transfer deadline day, highlighted by incoming deals for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jorgen Strand Larsen. In addition, the Eagles are pursuing Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez, having submitted an initial inquiry for the 21-year-old center-back.
The club recently lost star defender and captain Marc Guehi to Manchester City, a transfer that frustrated manager Oliver Glasner. Efforts are underway to bolster the backline before the window closes, especially as Palace battles poor form in the Premier League and seeks to steer clear of relegation.
Palace Inquiries for Ordonez Amid Defensive Needs
Sources confirm that Crystal Palace inquired about Ordonez last week, though the Belgian club’s high asking price initially deterred further progress. A deal remains unlikely on deadline day, but negotiations could open if Club Brugge lowers their valuation for the Ecuadorian international.
Sky Sports reporter James Savundra shared insights on the interest, stating: “A new name I’ve heard in the last hour or so, Joel Ordonez of Club Brugge. He’s a player that Crystal Palace enquired about last week. They were put off by the asking price of the Belgian club. It’s unlikely to be done today, unless there’s some room for negotiation and Club Brugge are willing to come down on their valuation of the Ecuador international centre-back.”
Ordonez’s Profile and Transfer History
At 21, Ordonez has attracted attention from top clubs, including a £35 million link to Liverpool earlier in the summer. However, the Reds opted to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes instead. Given Palace’s current struggles, securing a talent of Ordonez’s caliber could provide a significant boost to their defense.
