Palace eye Ordonez as Villa wrestles with Harwood‑Bellis fee
Crystal Palace keep Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez on their long‑term watchlist while Aston Villa push ahead with a bid for Taylor Harwood‑Bellis amid stalled fee talks.
Crystal Palace have identified Club Brugge centre‑back Joel Ordonez as a long‑term target, keeping the Belgian defender on their scouting radar for a future move.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, have made a concrete approach for England under‑21 midfielder Taylor Harwood‑Bellis after negotiations over a transfer fee hit a snag. The club’s attempt is detailed in the report on Villa’s Harwood‑Bellis offer.
When two clubs cannot agree on a fee, the transfer can stall, leaving the player’s status uncertain. In such situations, third‑party clubs often monitor the dispute, ready to intervene if the impasse creates an opening. Palace’s interest in Ordonez could therefore become more active if Villa’s Harwood‑Bellis deal remains unresolved.
Should the fee issue persist, Palace may look to capitalize by advancing discussions for Ordonez, potentially diverting attention from Villa’s current target and reshaping the summer market dynamics for both clubs.
