Approach made: Aston Villa in contact over signing €45m Liverpool transfer target

Aston Villa have reportedly made contact over a potential transfer move for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez as they look to replace Ezri Konsa.

Villa recently sold Konsa to Arsenal, leaving a significant gap to fill in defence, with Ordonez now seemingly one of their priorities.

Some contacts have taken place over this possible deal, according to the Athletic, with Villa also having a bid rejected for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Ordonez could be another good option, however, and the talented young Ecuador international has also had interest from other Premier League clubs in recent times.

Joel Ordonez has long been eyed by Premier League clubs

Ordonez is also someone Liverpool have had on their radar, as we previously reported, but it now looks like Villa have moved to the front of the queue for his signature.

If he does end up moving, we’ve previously been informed by well-placed sources that Club Brugge would look for around €45m to let the 22-year-old go.

Villa should have a decent amount to spend after cashing in on Konsa, while they’ve also sold big names like Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans this summer.