Liverpool to secure 35m Chelsea target in January
News » Premier League news » Liverpool newsDecember 31, 2025 20:38 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin
Ordonez to Liverpool on the horizon?
Liverpool is nearing an agreement to acquire Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez, who had previously caught the attention of Chelsea.
The Merseyside club has encountered a challenging defence of their Premier League championship, currently trailing leaders Arsenal by 13 points. It appears they will aim for a top-four finish this season. To achieve this target, enhancing their central defence might be essential. Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk are the primary centre-backs at this time, yet an injury to either could jeopardize their campaign. Reports suggest that the Reds are making significant progress in negotiations for Ordonez. They are willing to offer an initial sum of approximately £35 million for his services. Chelsea had considered pursuing the 21-year-old early in the summer, but it seems they won’t be following up on their interest at this time. Consequently, Arne Slot’s team has an unobstructed path to sign the Ecuadorian, who is expected to add valuable competition and depth moving forward. The Reds may also look to recruit a new forward this winter.
Published: 2026-01-01 01:38:00
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