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Joel Ordonez transfer ‘agreed’: South American reports claim £35m centre-back deal
Liverpool are reportedly close to signing Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordonez, with sources in South America claiming a deal worth £35 million is close.
Ordonez is a 21-year-old right-sided centre-back currently plying his trade in Belgium with Club Brugge, for whom he has already made 105 appearances.
But according to reports in his native Ecuador, including Bolavip, Liverpool are close to a deal at the start of the January transfer window.
Joel Ordóñez to Liverpool transfer: TL;DR
Agreement “close”: Liverpool are reportedly nearing a £35 million deal for Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordonez, with personal terms already finalised.
Defensive reinforcement: The 21-year-old Ecuador international would be vital cover for Arne Slot following injuries to Giovanni Leoni and Joe Gomez.
Guehi impact: The move for Ordonez could signal the end of Liverpool’s pursuit of Marc Guehi, though a free transfer remains a summer possibility.
It is claimed that an agreement worth around €40 million (£34.9m) is close to being agreed, while personal terms have already been finalised with the young defender according to Tera Deportes.
This would reportedly triple his current salary to around £60,000 per week, which would place Ordonez in the lower tier of earners at Liverpool, in line with the club’s wage structure.

While reports of Liverpool’s push to sign the centre-back are yet to be verified by sources within the club, their interest is already known.
If Ordonez did make the move to Merseyside it would resemble a much-needed addition to Arne Slot‘s back line following a season-ending injury to Giovanni Leoni.
Joe Gomez is also sidelined at present which means 19-year-old Wellity Lucky has been promoted to the first-team squad as backup to first-choice starters Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.
Uncertainty over Konate’s future has magnified the need for a new centre-back signing, while there is no guarantee Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will complete his move to Anfield despite being close to signing at the end of the summer.
Could deal for Joel Ordonez affect Marc Guehi pursuit?

In fact, any deal for Ordonez could suggest the end of Liverpool’s interest in Guehi, though it could certainly be argued that the Premier League champions require two new signings at centre-back.
Guehi is a more natural left-sided centre-back and therefore it remains possible that a free transfer is completed when his contract at Selhurst Park expires on July 1.
Ordonez began his career with Deportivo Azogues before establishing himself in the academy at Independiente del Valle, breaking into their first team before securing a move to Club Brugge in 2023.
He debuted for the Ecuador national team in March 2024 and now has 14 caps, predominantly playing as a centre-back but also at right-back on occasion.
Joel Ordonez: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joel Ordóñez and what is his position?
Joel Ordóñez is a 21-year-old Ecuadorian international who plays as a right-sided centre-back. Standing at 1.88m (6ft 2in), he is also capable of playing at right-back.
How many appearances has Ordóñez made for Club Brugge?
The defender has already surpassed 100 senior appearances for Club Brugge, including 18 appearances in the Champions League.
How much would Joel Ordóñez cost Liverpool?
Reports suggest a deal worth approximately £35 million (€40m) is close to being agreed, with claims personal terms are already settled with the player.
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Here’s the latest confirmed list of Liverpool’s January (2026) signings and transfer activity so far (updates as of 9 January 2026):
✅ Confirmed Liverpool Signings (January 2026)
Noah Adekoya – 19-year-old centre-back signed from Burnley and has joined the club, likely initially with the U21s. �
The Liverpool Offside
Mor Talla Ndiaye (sometimes reported as *Mor Ndiaye/Talla Ndiaye) – 18-year-old Senegalese centre-back agreed to join Liverpool, expected to feature with the youth/U21 side initially. �
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Ifеanyi Ndukwe – 17-year-old Austrian centre-back with a deal agreed; he’ll join Liverpool when eligible (typically summer 2026 or once administrative conditions are met for youth moves). �
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👉 These moves are mostly youth defensive signings as Liverpool look to bolster long-term depth — especially at centre-back. They are not senior first-team stars but promising young prospects. �
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🔄 Other January Transfer Activity
Owen Beck returned from his loan at Derby to Liverpool — this is a return from loan rather than a fresh signing. �
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James Norris left Liverpool permanently, joining Shelbourne. �
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⚠️ Rumours & Targets (Not Confirmed Yet)
Liverpool have been linked with or are said to be interested in various players but none are officially signed yet:
Joel Ordóñez – Belgian centre-back (linked but unconfirmed). �
Harvey Elliott – linked with a return from Aston Villa (rumour). �
Attacking targets like Yan Diomande, Michael Olise, Yankuba Minteh have been mentioned as potential January targets, though nothing is confirmed. �
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Federico Chiesa is reportedly attracting interest from Juventus away from Liverpool — not a confirmed exit yet. �
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📊 Summary Table
Category
Player
Type
Status
In
Noah Adekoya
CB
Confirmed
In
Mor Talla Ndiaye
CB
Agreed / Pending
In
Ifeanyi Ndukwe
CB
Agreed / Youth
Return
Owen Beck
LB
Returned from loan
Out
James Norris
LB
Permanent move
(CB = Centre Back, LB = Left Back)
If you want, I can also list every Premier League January transfer done so far (not just Liverpool). Just let me know!
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Liverpool deal ‘agreed’ as Marc Guehi update drops after Arsenal play their hand
As of today there is no confirmed transfer that Liverpool have signed Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
There are only ongoing transfer rumours and interest reports — but no official confirmation that the move has happened. �
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📌 Current Situation
Marc Guehi is still a Crystal Palace player and is expected to continue there this season — Palace boss Oliver Glasner has said he believes Guehi will remain at Selhurst Park this January. �
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His contract expires at the end of the season and he refused a new deal, so he’s likely to leave when that contract ends. �
Sky Sports
Liverpool remain interested, but according to reliable sources they are not planning to complete the transfer now; they may wait for Guehi to move as a free agent in summer 2026. �
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🚨 Rumours (but not confirmed)
Liverpool had a bid in the past, and discussions have taken place, but Crystal Palace blocked the deal previously because they couldn’t secure a replacement. �
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Other clubs (e.g., Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid) have also shown interest. �
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✅ Official stance: No, Liverpool have not confirmed the signing of Marc Guehi.
If you want the latest verified update (e.g., around live transfer window changes), let me know and I can pull that for you.
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Arsenal completes their first ever January transfer signing as £65m Winger who scored 15goals this season so far joins Arsenal on a 5yr deal with option for further season,player was on stand to watch Arsenal game last night
Arsenal transfer news: Ethan Nwaneri reaches exit decision as £80m agreement eyed
Mirror Football brings you a round-up of the latest transfer news surrounding Arsenal
Mikel Arteta is hoping his Arsenal team can go all the way this season
Arsenal may be in the midst of a title race but they are still working quietly behind the scenes on transfers. Mikel Arteta has already admitted the club is willing to spend in January should the opportunity arise.
Heading into the Premier League clash with Liverpool on Thursday night, the Gunners hold a five-point advantage over rivals Manchester City, with an opportunity to stretch that to eight points after 21 games with a win over the title holders.

Arteta’s stacked squad, thanks to a summer of heavy expenditure on quality players, ensured they came out of an injury-riddled past four months unscathed, as some key players recently made their return to fitness.
Yet, in a division as tough as this and with four trophies to fight for, there is always room for squad improvement. Here, Mirror Football brings you two of the latest transfer developments involving the north London club.
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Ethan Nwaneri makes exit decision
Ethan Nwaneri reportedly wants to stay and fight for his place in the Arsenal team for the remainder of the season. The 18-year-old has attracted attention from Bournemouth this month, with the Premier League side eager to sign him on loan until the end of this campaign following the sale of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City.
There is a sense that a temporary move would benefit Nwaneri given his lack of playing time this season. The Hale End academy product has been left out of the last few matchday squads after seeing his playing time decrease drastically compared to last season. He has made only six Premier League appearances since scoring four league goals in 26 matches last term.
Ethan Nwaneri has been less involved this season(Getty Images)
With the likes of Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze and now injury returnee Kai Havertz ahead of the youngster in the pecking order, some believe Nwaneri needs a move to continue his progression. However, Arsenal do not want to sell the player due to his obvious talent.
The Independent reports Nwaneri feels he can learn more by being part of a serious title challenge, meaning he is happy to remain patient and assess his situation at the end of the season, when he may well have a league trophy to his name.
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