According to sources, Manchester United are among several Premier League clubs monitoring Joel Ordonez, with Liverpool, Tottenham, and Aston Villa also tracking the centre-back. Chelsea also have a long-term interest and had scouts in attendance to watch him play over the weekend, while the defender will reportedly cost approximately €40m (£35m). Ordóñez joined Club Brugge in July 2023, has 16 caps for Ecuador, and his contract runs until June 2029.