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PSG are injecting youth into their center-back position, with Illia Zabarnyi being the latest to join the squad during the past summer transfer window. Nonetheless, the Parisians may face competition for a previous target.
Last May, Foot Mercato reported that Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez is on PSG’s radar. The outlet claims that Luis Campos and his recruitment team have been closely monitoring the Ecuadorian international recently, watching him several times before making any formal move.
Moreover, the Belgian club reportedly asks for between €25 million and €30 million to let him go. PSG also face competition from Premier League clubs for this file, so they’ll need to act fast.
Premier League Clubs Eye PSG-Linked Defender
PSG have benefited from one Ecuadorian defender in Willian Pacho. As a result, why not bring another? Still, they’d face competition if they revisit their interest in Ordóñez.
TBR Football’s Graeme Bailey reports that Chelsea and Aston Villa sent scouts to watch Ecuador in the international break. They are looking at Ordóñez to potentially boost their backline, whether it’s in January or next summer transfer window.
🚨 Chelsea and Aston Villa sent scouts to watch Ecuador in the international break.
They are looking at highly-rated central defender Joel Ordóñez who plays for Club Brugge.
(Source: @GraemeBailey) pic.twitter.com/UI2jVxdMkL
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 10, 2025
Moreover, in May, it was also reported that West Ham United are one club that has its sights set on Ordóñez. As a result, the defender has a lot of interest from Premier League clubs.
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