Tottenham Leads the Race to Sign Club Brugge Defender

Press reports indicate that Tottenham Hotspur is currently leading the race to sign Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez, ahead of Liverpool, which has reconsidered the possibility of signing him after previously reducing their interest.

The 22-year-old Ecuadorian defender is attracting significant interest from Premier League clubs, having been scouted by several English clubs multiple times over the past year.

According to "CaughtOffside," Liverpool has recently resumed serious interest in the player, but Tottenham currently leads the race to sign him during the summer transfer window.

Tottenham is looking to strengthen their defense, initially prioritizing defender Jan Paul van Hecke, but the difficulty in negotiating with Brighton has led the club to consider other alternatives, including Ordonez.

For its part, Club Brugge seems ready to sell the player if an offer close to 45 million euros arrives, despite its previous insistence on keeping him.

The developments indicate that the potential departure of Ordonez might open the door for interest from other clubs such as Chelsea, Newcastle, and Juventus. However, the current competition remains more focused between Tottenham and Liverpool.