Crystal Palace pursues Joel Ordonez amid Aston Villa interest
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Crystal Palace is attempting to disrupt Aston Villa's bid for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez. Villa sought a deal for the Ecuador international after struggling to finalize a fee for Taylor Harwood-Bellis with Southampton. Palace initiated talks with Brugge as they seek to bolster their defense following Chadi Riad's injury. Ordonez is valued at £40 million, with negotiations ongoing between the parties. [{Published at 17:10 UTC, August 26, 2026}]
- •Crystal Palace targets Joel Ordonez amid Villa's pursuit.
- •Aston Villa's failed talks for Harwood-Bellis drove their interest in Ordonez.
- •Chadi Riad's injury accelerated Palace's search for a center-back.
- •Brugge values Ordonez at £40 million; talks continue.
- 5:10 PMBBC Sport — Palace attempt to hijack Villa move for Ordonez
"Crystal Palace have had Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez as a long-term target, while Villa made a move after struggling to agree a fee for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
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