According to British media reports, Club Brugge defender Joel Ondones' move to Crystal Palace after undergoing a medical has encountered problems, and the Premier League club will decide whether to proceed with the deal.
British media reported this week that Crystal Palace thwarted Aston Villa's bid for the Ecuadorian centre-back and reached an initial loan agreement for Ordones, with a clause allowing him to buy at the end of the season.
The 22-year-old player is recovering from a metatarsal fracture. Crystal Palace were aware of the injury during negotiations, but it now appears to be more serious than the Hawks initially thought.
Crystal Palace have accelerated their efforts to sign a new centre-back after Shadi Riade was stretchered off the pitch against Everton last Saturday.
Crystal Palace signed Di Sassi on loan from Chelsea on Wednesday, but they still hope to add another centre-back to their squad.
