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.

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Chelsea eye Joel Ordonez swoop

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 move would be a huge opportunity for him, and Ordonez is likely to be tempted.

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Liverpool and Man United also keen on Ordonez

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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