Arne Slot closing in on first January signing with €40m gem set to arrive soon
Liverpool are interested in signing Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge, and they are now closing in on his capture.
According to Bolavip, Liverpool have submitted an offer to sign the 21-year-old central defender, and he is very close to joining the Premier League club. He is set to earn around $4 million-per-year at the English club.
Joel Ordonez could be a quality signing
Ordonez has proven himself in Belgium and in European competitions. There is no doubt that he is a phenomenal talent with a bright future, and he should prove to be an excellent acquisition for Liverpool in the long term.
It is no secret that Liverpool need more quality in the central defensive unit; there are concerns that they are likely to lose Ibrahima Konaté as a free agent when his contract expires in the summer. Ordonez could prove to be the ideal long-term replacement for the French international.
The opportunity to join Liverpool will be quite exciting for the player as well. It would be a huge step up for him, and he would get to test himself at the highest level.
Ordonez is a player in demand
Clubs like Inter Milan and Chelsea were keen on the player as well. However, Chelsea have already walked away from the deal.
Liverpool will be hoping to wrap up the move quickly. They have had a disappointing first half of the season and they find themselves 4th in the league table after spending a substantial amount of money in the summer. They were expected to fight for the league title, but they have not been able to do so.
Signing the right players in January could help them bounce back strongly.
Meanwhile, the Ecuador international is valued at €40 million, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool can sign him for a reasonable amount of money.
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