Palace attempt to hijack Villa move for Ordonez
Crystal Palace have had Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez as a long-term target, while Villa made a move after struggling to agree a fee for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
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English winger for Everton.
Ezri Konsa is a defender for the England national football team.
Joel Ordonez is a defender for the Ecuador national soccer team.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is a centre-back who joined Crystal Palace.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis is a defender who has played for Southampton and the England national team.
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Crystal Palace have had Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez as a long-term target, while Villa made a move after struggling to agree a fee for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
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