Liverpool Edge Closer to £24m Joel Ordonez Deal as Arne Slot Eyes Double January Swoop

Reds Accelerate Defensive Reinforcements After Title Setbacks

Liverpool’s January transfer activity is heating up as the Anfield hierarchy move closer to securing Club Brugge’s highly-rated centre-back Joel Ordonez, according to reliable transfer insider Ekrem Konur.

The pursuit of defensive reinforcements has become absolutely critical for Arne Slot’s side following last summer’s failed attempt to land Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. With 28 goals conceded already this season, the cracks in Liverpool’s backline are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Why Ordonez Makes Perfect Sense

The 21-year-old Ecuadorian has been nothing short of exceptional for Brugge, racking up over 100 appearances and establishing himself as one of Europe’s most promising young defenders. His composure on the ball, combined with an instinctive ability to sniff out danger, makes him an ideal fit for Slot’s possession-based system.

Valued at £24m by Transfermarkt, Ordonez represents shrewd business in today’s inflated market. More importantly, his arrival would provide much-needed competition and succession planning, particularly with Virgil van Dijk now 34 and Ibrahima Konaté’s recent dip in form raising eyebrows at Anfield.

Double Swoop on the Cards

Liverpool aren’t stopping there. Reports suggest the Merseyside giants are preparing a formal bid for Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi to bolster their attacking options. However, at £52m, questions remain whether this move could hinder the development of exciting youngster Rio Ngumoha.

Recent frustrations—including a goalless draw with Leeds and dropping points late against Fulham—have exposed vulnerabilities that threaten Liverpool’s title ambitions. Ordonez’s imminent arrival could be the catalyst to transform their defensive solidity and reignite their championship charge.