Aston Villa make contact with Club Brugge for Joel Ordonez

Aston Villa have made contact with Club Brugge over centre-back Joel Ordonez as they explore defensive reinforcements. The approach emerged on Sunday as part of Villa’s work to identify additions at the back.

David Ornstein reports that Villa have reached out to the Belgian side to register interest in the 22-year-old Ecuador international, who is among several options under consideration at centre-half.

The initial contact indicates the clubs have opened a dialogue, rather than an offer or agreement being in place. At this stage, a move would depend on Villa choosing to advance negotiations and on Club Brugge’s position over any potential fee.

The same reporting notes there is currently no agreement for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, a separate potential target for the role. That update suggests Villa are keeping multiple avenues open while they assess the market.

Ordonez’s profile as a 22-year-old full international aligns with the type of player who could develop further within a Premier League setup, but the timing and intensity of any pursuit will hinge on how talks evolve from this initial approach.

Key details such as proposed fee, structure and intended timeline have not been disclosed, and there is no indication yet of personal terms discussions. Further progress would require formal negotiations between the clubs and, if reached, subsequent agreement with the player.