According to the latest Taylor Harwood-Bellis transfer news, West Ham are plotting a summer bid for the Southampton star.
Harwood-Bellis has been one of the better players during the Saints miserable 2024/25 Premier League campaign. With just nine points on the board, an immediate return to the EFL Championship is very likely.
Ivan Juric’s side will brace themselves with the likes of Harwood-Bellis, Aaron Ramsdale and Tyler Dibling all likely to leave St Mary’s if relegation is confirmed.
After a series of fine performances this season, Harwood-Bellis earned his first call-up to the senior England side. Most notably, he scored on his debut in the 5-0 Nations League win against Ireland.
Domestically, Harwood-Bellis has only managed to keep two top-flight clean sheets to his name all season. That is by no means by any fault of his own.
His teammates have found the step up from the second tier too hot to handle. Nevertheless, Harwood-Bellis has demonstrated his quality and top-flight credentials.
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Taylor Harwood-Bellis Transfer News Reveals West Ham Interest
Owing to Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ impressive form for Southampton this season, West Ham are reportedly keen to sign the 23-year-old defender.
Hammers boss Graham Potter wants to add some quality to his backline and believes Harwood-Bellis is the right fit and ticks all the necessary boxes.
Interestingly, Harwood-Bellis didn’t have any Premier League experience before the current campaign. However, that hasn’t deterred Potter from plotting his move.
In terms of transfer fee, the Saints will likely command north of £20 million. It’s likely many of England’s elite will pursue Harwood-Bellis but that won’t stop the Hammers from trying to sign him.
It is also understood that the player has recently changed his agent. Implying that a move will be on the horizon sooner rather than later.
Harwood-Bellis may be back in action on Tuesday against Chelsea. The Three Lions star has missed the last two league games owing to a foot injury but could return at Stamford Bridge.
Ahead of the match, the best football betting sites in the UK price the Blues as the 2/9 favourites. Southampton can be backed at 12/1 with the draw 7/1.
