Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing 20-year-old Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez.
As per a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Joel Ordonez has attracted the attention of Premier League League clubs Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur with his performance in Belgium, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
According to the report, Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo is hoping to convince the player to join Chelsea amid the West London club’s interest. It remains to be seen whether the 20-year-old defender decides to turn down a move to Liverpool and Tottenham.
Chelsea could certainly use defensive reinforcements, and the central defender would be a quality addition for them. Ordonez is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. The youngster could develop into a quality defender with the right guidance. Chelsea need to bring in upgrades on Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile. The 20-year-old would be the ideal option for them.
Liverpool and Tottenham keen
Liverpool and Tottenham need defensive reinforcements as well. Liverpool will have to find a quality long-term replacement for club captain Virgil van Dijk, who will be out of contract in the summer. Signing the 20-year-old would be a wise decision. It remains to be seen with the Liverpool can get the deal done.
They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be quite attractive for most players. Liverpool are pushing for the league title this season, and they will look to win the Champions League as well. Any young player would be attracted to the idea of playing for them. They could help the Ecuadorian defender develop further and fulfil his potential.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are keen on the player as well. They need to add defensive depth to the side, and the South American seems like the ideal acquisition. He could be an understudy to Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven.
Tottenham need more depth in the side in order to do well across multiple competitions. The 20-year-old would be a long-term investment for them, and it will be interesting to see if they can win the race for his signature.
