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Manchester United is exploring succession plans for their defense despite Harry Maguire's new contract. The club is actively scouting global talents, including a focus on Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez.
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Manchester United may have tied Harry Maguire down to a new deal, but that has not stopped them from considering succession plans for the backline. The English defenderās previous contract was due to expire at the end of this season, but he has signed a new one-year extension, with the option of an additional 12 months.
Maguire has been in superb form of late and has been one of the key players under caretaker manager Michael Carrick. However, the veteran defender is already in the twilight of his career, so the Red Devils are looking for a long-term replacement.
The English giants have broadened their scouting network in recent times and are regularly monitoring talents from across the world. Their target is to identify and sign the next promising footballer before he has reached his peak and mould him into a world-beater.
That strategy has seen them secure the services of some very impressive talents from across the world. It now appears that they have unearthed the next gem from South America.
According to TEAMtalk, United are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Joel Ordonez, although Chelsea are showing the most interest in the defender. The report states: āChelsea stepped up their long-term interest in Joel Ordonez over the weekend, with TEAMtalk able to reveal club scouts were in attendance in Brussels to watch him in action.ā
Manchester United is considering Joel Ordonez as a potential long-term replacement for Harry Maguire.
The extension was made to secure Maguire's position while the club looks for a future successor in defense.
The club is broadening its scouting efforts to identify and sign promising talents from around the world before they reach their peak.
While Maguire's contract extension provides immediate stability, it also highlights the club's need to plan for a long-term replacement in defense.

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āOur sources indicate that Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham and Aston Villa have all been closely monitoring Ordonez in recent months as they assess defensive targets ahead of the summer window.ā
āIn terms of his playing style, Ordonez is described as a powerful presence, whose outstanding pace and reading of the game makes him an attractive proposition for suitors.ā
The report goes on to state that a deal is likely to cost Ā£35 million, adding: āThe defender, who will reportedly cost ā¬40m (Ā£35m, $47m), has played 42 times in all competitions this season, scoring four goals.ā
Ordonez spent his formative years at Independiente del Valle before joining Club Brugge in 2022. The Ecuadorian defender was initially assigned to the reserves before breaking into the senior side the following year and has since cemented his place in the starting XI.
Of his 42 appearances for the Belgian club this season, all but three have been starts, signifying Ordonezās importance to the team. He is under contract until 2029 but could end his stay in the Jupiler Pro League this year.
Source: Transfermarkt.
The 22 year oldās attributes make him a fine addition to Unitedās defensive department, but INEOS will have to step up their efforts if they wish to beat Chelsea in this race.
The Red Devils already have Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven in their squad, but the recent injury troubles of Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt justify a move for Ordonez. United have conceded 48 goals in 35 Premier League games this season, with only Bournemouth letting in more among the top-ten teams of the league table. The backline needs reinforcements this summer and securing the Ecuadorian could prove to be a smart bit of business in the long run.
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