AliousBrighton & Hove Albion are emerging as strong contenders to sign Club Brugge’s rising star Joel Ordoñez this summer, with a potential offer looking more and more realistic.
According to Voetbal Nieuws, the Seagulls could be preparing a move for the highly-rated 20-year-old defender in the coming months. Scouts from the Premier League side were recently spotted watching Ordoñez in action during Brugge’s commanding Europa League victory over Atalanta.
With multiple English clubs reportedly interested, Brighton appear to be leading the race for the Ecuadorian talent. Given Club Brugge’s impressive performances on the European stage this season, the Belgian club is expected to cash in on several key players this summer—Ordoñez included.
A transfer to Brighton makes sense for the young defender, as the club can highlight their track record of developing Ecuadorian talent. Moises Caicedo, who made a name for himself at the Amex Stadium before securing a blockbuster move to Chelsea, serves as a prime example of how the Seagulls can provide the perfect platform for promising players to reach new heights.
While Ordoñez is likely to command a significantly higher fee than when he first arrived at Brugge, the chances of Brighton making a concrete bid seem stronger than ever.
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