Media watchLiverpool set to wrap up £43m transfer deal 'in just days'

Published 2nd January 2026

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Liverpool are set to sign Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge in the coming days - after Chelsea pulled out of the race to secure the Ecuadorian's services.

The Reds could shell out as much as £43million for the centre-half, as Arne Slot looks to plug the holes in the heart of his defence.

It's said that the initial fee for the 21-year-old will be around £35million, however, add-ons could quickly rack up to get a deal over the line.

Full story: Daily Mirror

Published 2nd January 2026

This story has been reproduced from the media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.

Media watchLiverpool set to wrap up £43m transfer deal 'in just days'

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