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14-05-2025
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PSG eye summer moves for Mosquera and Ordonez
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly targeting two young defenders to strengthen their backline. According to French outlet Foot Mercato, the Ligue 1 champions are considering moves for Valencia's Christian Mosquera and Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez. The French side have shown defensive weaknesses in several games this season. They are aiming to sign new players who can bring more quality and depth to their defence. Ordonez has impressed with his solid displays and is now attracting interest from several top European clubs. Brugge are open to selling him but will demand around €30 million. Ordonez is strong in tackles, reads the game well, and is confident with the ball at his feet. Mosquera has become a key player for Valencia in La Liga this season. He featured in 38 matches and scored once. The Spanish international prospect is known for his pace, strength and ability to win duels. PSG believe he could bring the kind of athleticism and discipline needed in central defence. Manager Luis Enrique wants defenders who are quick, alert and able to deal with fast attackers. Mosquera fits that profile, and he also has the potential to grow even more under the right coaching. Both players are seen as long-term options who could improve the team's backline for years to come. The Ligue 1 club are not expected to rush the deals, but they are serious about strengthening their squad this summer.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Arsenal rival Liverpool & Chelsea for €45m wonderkid who would 'like' PL transfer
Arsenal rival Liverpool & Chelsea for €45m wonderkid who would 'like' PL transfer Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs pursuing a potential summer transfer window move for Club Brugge's talented young defender Joel Ordonez. The highly-rated 20-year-old is also attracting interest from major Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool, according to Just Arsenal. Advertisement The report claims that the Gunners have had their scouts watch the €45m-rated Ordonez at recent games, and one imagines they'll have been left impressed. Ordonez has long looked like one of the most promising young defensive talents in the game, and he's also previously hinted that he'd like to move to the Premier League. As per Football365, Ordonez was previously asked about joining a club in the English top flight, to which he responded: 'The Premier League? I would like that.' Arsenal could strengthen their defence again with Joel Ordonez transfer Joel Ordonez warming up for Club Brugge (Photo by) Arsenal have already got good depth in defence, but Mikel Arteta has often seemed to prioritise that position in the transfer market. Advertisement Even if AFC arguably need new signings up front and out wide more than they need anything in defence, there could be some sense in snapping up Ordonez. The Ecuador international looks like a player with a big future, and if the north London giants wait too long then one of their rivals could land him first. Arsenal have also been another talented young defender in Dean Huijsen by the Athletic, who add that Real Madrid are keen on William Saliba. It could, therefore, make sense for Arsenal to target young defenders like Huijsen and Ordonez if they fear that Saliba could be on his way out of the Emirates Stadium in the near future. Advertisement Chelsea could also appeal to Ordonez due to their policy of signing and trusting young players for their first-team. Liverpool, meanwhile, could be a good destination as the Reds will surely soon need a long-term successor to the ageing Virgil van Dijk.
