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Newcastle United reportedly watched Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez against Sporting Lisbon earlier this week.
January preparations are underway despite the Magpies facing an uneasy financial situation. All noises suggest Newcastle must tread carefully or risk another public humiliation in June.
Earlier this year, Toon chiefs were left scrambling to sell Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson. Failing to do so would have resulted in Newcastle likely receiving a Premier League points deduction.
Uncertainty over spending has frustrated supporters given the owners’ deep pockets. PIF are worth a reported £700billion - but cannot bankroll the Magpies how they may like given tight financial measures.
Player trading has become a hot topic in recent months, with Eddie Howe admitting for the first time last week that outgoings might need to happen before the chequebook comes out. With Paul Mitchell now seven months into his gig at St James' Park as sporting director, Newcastle will be hoping to avoid another lean transfer window.
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Attempts to sign Marc Guehi in the summer hit a roadblock due to Crystal Palace’s hefty demands. However, various sources suggest the Magpies may have found a cheaper alternative.
Brugge defender Ordonez is already a fully fledged international with Ecuador and has starred in the Champions League this season. The 20-year-old - valued at £25million - starred in Brugge’s 2-1 win over Sporting on Tuesday.
He was part of a backline that kept goal machine Viktor Gyokeres quiet and Newcastle scouts are understood to have watched closely. Chelsea and Manchester United are also rumoured to be keeping tabs on Ordonez ahead of a possible January move.
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