The transfer of Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge to Crystal Palace has encountered significant hurdles following his medical examination. The Premier League club is now deliberating whether to continue with the deal.

According to BBC Sport, Crystal Palace had recently outmaneuvered Aston Villa in the race for the Ecuadorian centre-back, reaching an agreement for an initial loan that included an option to buy at the season's end.

However, complications arose due to Ordonez's recovery from a broken metatarsal. While Palace was aware of the injury during negotiations, it has since been revealed that the severity is greater than initially anticipated.

The urgency for a new centre-back has intensified for Crystal Palace, particularly after Chadi Riad suffered an injury and was taken off on a stretcher during their match against Everton on Saturday.

As the club assesses its options, the future of Ordonez at Crystal Palace remains uncertain.