Villa in talks with Club Brugge for defender Ordonez
Aston Villa are working on a move for Club Brugge central defender Joel Ordonez after failing to agree a deal with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
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Ezri Konsa is a defender for the England national football team.
Joel Ordonez is a defender for the Ecuador national soccer team.
Leon Goretzka is a Germany midfielder close to signing with Aston Villa.
Lucas Digne is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Morgan Rogers is a footballer who has been recognized for his performance in England's qualifying campaign.
Ollie Watkins is an England football player who plays as a forward.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis is a defender who has played for Southampton and the England national team.
Unai Emery is a football manager known for leading teams in major league competitions.
Tielemans is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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Aston Villa are working on a move for Club Brugge central defender Joel Ordonez after failing to agree a deal with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
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