Chelsea, Liverpool and Man United want to sign Joel Ordonez

Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, reacts as he speaks to the media during a Liverpool FC Press Conference at Anfield on April 13, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea are interested in signing the Ecuador defender Joel Ordonez at the end of the season.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, they will also face competition from Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea have been tracking the 22-year-old defender since 2022, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done this summer. They need more quality in the defensive unit. They have looked quite poor at the back this season, and they need to improve in that area if they want to compete with top clubs next season.

The 22-year-old central defender could be the ideal acquisition for them. He has shown his quality in Belgium with Club Brugge, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. Chelsea would be a huge opportunity for him, and he’s likely to be tempted.

Meanwhile, Liverpool need an alternative to Ibrahima Konate, who will be out of contract in the summer. It will be interesting to see if they can get a deal done for the 22-year-old South American defender.

Manchester United and Tottenham also need more quality in the defensive unit. Both clubs have looked vulnerable at the back this season. Manchester United need a long-term replacement for Harry Maguire, and Tottenham could lose Cristian Romero in the summer. It remains to be seen which of the Premier League clubs can get the deal done.

The Belgian club could demand around £35 million for the South American defender, and the Premier League club certainly has the financial muscle to afford him.

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