Newcastle sent scouts to watch £25m talent in Champions League action

The latest Newcastle transfer news - Newcastle sent scouts to watch Joel Ordonez. The 20-year-old Ecuadorian defender was in action in the Champions League.

Newcastle United scouts attended a Champions League match on Tuesday evening. They were there to monitor young talent. Joel Ordonez, a 20-year-old Ecuadorian defender, was their primary focus.

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Newcastle United are keen to strengthen their squad. Eddie Howe has been clear that spending in January may not happen. Despite this, the club continues to look for future stars. Scouts regularly attend matches to identify potential signings.

Newcastle transfer news - Newcastle sent scouts to watch Joel Ordonez

Chelsea also sent scouts to the same game according to reports (via TB Football). Both clubs are competing to sign promising young players. Manchester United joined them, showing a high interest in Joel Ordonez.

Joel Ordonez plays for Club Brugge in Belgium. He had an excellent performance against Sporting CP in a 2-1 victory. Scouts from more than 20 clubs attended the game. Ordonez helped to silence Sporting’s star striker Viktor Gyokeres.

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Ordonez began his career in Ecuador with Independiente del Valle. This is the same club where Moises Caicedo started his journey. Since moving to Belgium, Ordonez has grown into a reliable defender.

His strong tackling and composure under pressure have impressed scouts. Newcastle and Chelsea have taken notice of his rapid development.

Newcastle sent scouts to watch £25m talent in Champions League action

While watching Ordonez, Newcastle scouts also had the chance to observe Sporting players. Sporting CP have a strong history of developing young talent. Their squad included players Newcastle have shown interest in before.

Chelsea’s scouts were also monitoring players from both teams. The competition to sign top talents like Ordonez is fierce.

Ordonez is young but already shows great potential. He could be a valuable addition to Newcastle’s defence in the future. With several clubs watching him, Newcastle must act quickly. Signing him early could prevent rivals from securing his signature.

Newcastle United are clearly focused on long-term planning. Joel Ordonez’s performance has placed him on their radar. If they decide to move forward, he could be an exciting signing for the Magpies. Newcastle fans will hope their scouting efforts pay off soon.

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