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Taylor Harwood-Bellis Transfer from Southampton to Aston Villa
Taylor Harwood-Bellis's £29 million departure to Aston Villa created a vacancy in Southampton's defence, which the club has since replaced. Southampton added Zach Abbott on loan from Nottingham Forest and Keven Schlotterbeck in a £3 million deal from Augsburg.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis's £29 million departure to Aston Villa created a vacancy in Southampton's defence, which the club has since replaced. Southampton added Zach Abbott on loan from Nottingham Forest and Keven Schlotterbeck in a £3 million deal from Augsburg.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis is one of three new signings expected to appear or at least travel for Aston Villa's trip to Hull City. Emery said that he thinks the players are ready, and some players signed in the last week are also ready.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis is one of three new signings expected to appear or at least travel for Aston Villa's trip to Hull City. Emery said that he thinks the players are ready, and some players signed in the last week are also ready.
Roy Keane, Taylor Harwood-Bellis' father-in-law, alluded to some private difficulties of the situation and lauded the former Saints player's professionalism during the situation. Speaking to The Overlap, Keane said that Harwood-Bellis is a lot more professional than he himself was.
Roy Keane, Taylor Harwood-Bellis' father-in-law, alluded to some private difficulties of the situation and lauded the former Saints player's professionalism during the situation. Speaking to The Overlap, Keane said that Harwood-Bellis is a lot more professional than he himself was.
Aston Villa signed Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton for an initial £25 million. Harwood-Bellis had expressed excitement about playing in the Champions League with his new club, but was left out of Aston Villa's Champions League squad just days after signing. His omission from the List A squad was a result of UEFA rules on homegrown players and club-trained criteria. This was because only two players met the club-trained criteria for Villa, which reduced their List A number to 23. According to UEFA rules, Harwood-Bellis can only feature in the Champions League knockouts if the club qualifies and squad changes are made, or if a player on List A is ruled out for 60 days or more through illness or injury.
Aston Villa signed Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton for an initial £25 million. Harwood-Bellis had expressed excitement about playing in the Champions League with his new club, but was left out of Aston Villa's Champions League squad just days after signing. His omission from the List A squad was a result of UEFA rules on homegrown players and club-trained criteria. This was because only two players met the club-trained criteria for Villa, which reduced their List A number to 23. According to UEFA rules, Harwood-Bellis can only feature in the Champions League knockouts if the club qualifies and squad changes are made, or if a player on List A is ruled out for 60 days or more through illness or injury.
Aston Villa have announced the signing of English international central defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton on a permanent basis.
Aston Villa have announced the signing of English international central defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton on a permanent basis.
An agreement has been reached with Aston Villa for Taylor Harwood-Bellis for a deal worth £25 million plus £5 million in add-ons. Harwood-Bellis is having a medical today.
An agreement has been reached with Aston Villa for Taylor Harwood-Bellis for a deal worth £25 million plus £5 million in add-ons. Harwood-Bellis is having a medical today.
Southampton are seeking a replacement for Taylor Harwood-Bellis due to his impending move to Aston Villa. The club is currently in a strong position, with the potential to reinvest the money generated by the sale of Harwood-Bellis to Aston Villa.
Southampton are seeking a replacement for Taylor Harwood-Bellis due to his impending move to Aston Villa. The club is currently in a strong position, with the potential to reinvest the money generated by the sale of Harwood-Bellis to Aston Villa.
According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa has reached a verbal agreement with Southampton for a transfer fee of £25 million for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, which could increase to £30 million through bonuses. Taylor Harwood-Bellis has agreed to the transfer. The official documents have not yet been exchanged. Romano used the phrase 'here we go' in relation to the situation.
According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa has reached a verbal agreement with Southampton for a transfer fee of £25 million for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, which could increase to £30 million through bonuses. Taylor Harwood-Bellis has agreed to the transfer. The official documents have not yet been exchanged. Romano used the phrase 'here we go' in relation to the situation.
According to Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas, Aston Villa will pay a basic fee of £25 million to Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, with the overall package worth £30 million including add-ons. In a report on The Athletic, David Ornstein has suggested that Unai Emery has been the key person behind Villa’s move for the Englishman.
According to Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas, Aston Villa will pay a basic fee of £25 million to Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, with the overall package worth £30 million including add-ons. In a report on The Athletic, David Ornstein has suggested that Unai Emery has been the key person behind Villa’s move for the Englishman.
According to The Athletic, Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been granted permission to travel for a medical and to complete a move to Aston Villa from Southampton. The club-to-club agreement has been finalised for a deal worth a £30m package. The 24-year-old defender will join on a 5-year contract that runs until 2031.
According to The Athletic, Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been granted permission to travel for a medical and to complete a move to Aston Villa from Southampton. The club-to-club agreement has been finalised for a deal worth a £30m package. The 24-year-old defender will join on a 5-year contract that runs until 2031.
According to SkySportDE, the transfer of Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Aston Villa is complete. Aston Villa and Southampton have reached an agreement on a £30m package with add-ons included for the 24-year-old centre-back. A long-term contract has been agreed and the medical is scheduled.
According to SkySportDE, the transfer of Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Aston Villa is complete. Aston Villa and Southampton have reached an agreement on a £30m package with add-ons included for the 24-year-old centre-back. A long-term contract has been agreed and the medical is scheduled.
According to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa remain in talks with Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
According to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa remain in talks with Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Aston Villa made bids for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, but the club resisted, and Unai Emery's side has ceased pursuing an immediate deal.
Aston Villa made bids for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, but the club resisted, and Unai Emery's side has ceased pursuing an immediate deal.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has not been included in the Southampton squad for the two most recent matches due to uncertainty surrounding his future. The Saints completed the permanent signing of the defender from Manchester City for a £20m fee in 2024. Following a Carabao Cup defeat to West Ham on Tuesday, Southampton's manager, Tonda Eckert, confirmed that Harwood-Bellis is still training despite not playing. Eckert said that conversations were ongoing and that the outcome of the next few days would be telling, as there might be something to announce. The manager noted that it is not always easy to process being in the middle of negotiations while having the idea of playing in the Champions League. He repeated that Harwood-Bellis is present and training, and added that it was a matter of waiting to see what the next few days would bring for the player.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has not been included in the Southampton squad for the two most recent matches due to uncertainty surrounding his future. The Saints completed the permanent signing of the defender from Manchester City for a £20m fee in 2024. Following a Carabao Cup defeat to West Ham on Tuesday, Southampton's manager, Tonda Eckert, confirmed that Harwood-Bellis is still training despite not playing. Eckert said that conversations were ongoing and that the outcome of the next few days would be telling, as there might be something to announce. The manager noted that it is not always easy to process being in the middle of negotiations while having the idea of playing in the Champions League. He repeated that Harwood-Bellis is present and training, and added that it was a matter of waiting to see what the next few days would bring for the player.
According to Alex Crook, Aston Villa have resumed talks with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Southampton are reportedly open to a sale if Villa offer between £25m and £30m, and Harwood-Bellis wants the move.
According to Alex Crook, Aston Villa have resumed talks with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Southampton are reportedly open to a sale if Villa offer between £25m and £30m, and Harwood-Bellis wants the move.
Harwood-Bellis remains Villa’s first choice and talks with Southampton remain ongoing. There is currently a gap between the two clubs’ valuations, but negotiations have not broken down and Villa remain hopeful of finding a compromise. The difference in valuations is reported by TEAMtalk to be around £4 million. This difference has so far prevented an agreement, but discussions are continuing as Villa look to strengthen their defensive options before the window closes.
Harwood-Bellis remains Villa’s first choice and talks with Southampton remain ongoing. There is currently a gap between the two clubs’ valuations, but negotiations have not broken down and Villa remain hopeful of finding a compromise. The difference in valuations is reported by TEAMtalk to be around £4 million. This difference has so far prevented an agreement, but discussions are continuing as Villa look to strengthen their defensive options before the window closes.
According to talkSPORT, an improved bid from Aston Villa for Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been rejected, and Southampton is demanding $40.9 million (£30 million) for the England international.
According to talkSPORT, an improved bid from Aston Villa for Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been rejected, and Southampton is demanding $40.9 million (£30 million) for the England international.
It is understood there is a significant gap in valuation between Aston Villa and Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis after an offer worth £18m was rejected. Currently, Unai Emery's side have moved on to other targets.
It is understood there is a significant gap in valuation between Aston Villa and Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis after an offer worth £18m was rejected. Currently, Unai Emery's side have moved on to other targets.
A proposed transfer of Taylor Harwood-Bellis, a centre-back for Southampton, to Aston Villa has stalled because of a difference in valuation.
A proposed transfer of Taylor Harwood-Bellis, a centre-back for Southampton, to Aston Villa has stalled because of a difference in valuation.
SkySportDE has reported that Aston Villa are still in negotiations with Southampton over Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Southampton have rejected a latest offer of £20m plus £4m in add-ons for the player. However, it is felt that the clubs are now getting closer to an agreement.
SkySportDE has reported that Aston Villa are still in negotiations with Southampton over Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Southampton have rejected a latest offer of £20m plus £4m in add-ons for the player. However, it is felt that the clubs are now getting closer to an agreement.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis was absent from Southampton's defence amid rumours he could move to Aston Villa before the summer transfer window closes. It is stated that it is not certain that Harwood-Bellis will leave Southampton before the September deadline. Villa have also begun to look at Club Brugge centre-back, Joel Ordonez, as a different defensive target, according to The Athletic. It is noted that the valuation for Harwood-Bellis from Unai Emery's team is not close to what Southampton wants.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis was absent from Southampton's defence amid rumours he could move to Aston Villa before the summer transfer window closes. It is stated that it is not certain that Harwood-Bellis will leave Southampton before the September deadline. Villa have also begun to look at Club Brugge centre-back, Joel Ordonez, as a different defensive target, according to The Athletic. It is noted that the valuation for Harwood-Bellis from Unai Emery's team is not close to what Southampton wants.
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has acknowledged the difficult circumstances surrounding Taylor Harwood-Bellis as the 24-year-old considers his future. Eckert stated that Harwood-Bellis has an offer coming in. Eckert also mentioned the player's thoughts about playing Champions League football. The manager insisted that the decision to leave Harwood-Bellis out of the squad was his own. When asked if Southampton would seek a replacement should Harwood-Bellis depart before the September 1 deadline, Eckert responded that Taylor is still a Southampton player.
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has acknowledged the difficult circumstances surrounding Taylor Harwood-Bellis as the 24-year-old considers his future. Eckert stated that Harwood-Bellis has an offer coming in. Eckert also mentioned the player's thoughts about playing Champions League football. The manager insisted that the decision to leave Harwood-Bellis out of the squad was his own. When asked if Southampton would seek a replacement should Harwood-Bellis depart before the September 1 deadline, Eckert responded that Taylor is still a Southampton player.
Unai Emery needs a centre-back because Arsenal have acquired Ezri Konsa for £55m. Aston Villa's opening bid for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, worth up to £18m, was rejected on Thursday, but talks continued. Villa are now close to an agreement worth up to £25m. Eckert called the interest completely normal for a defender of that standard.
Unai Emery needs a centre-back because Arsenal have acquired Ezri Konsa for £55m. Aston Villa's opening bid for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, worth up to £18m, was rejected on Thursday, but talks continued. Villa are now close to an agreement worth up to £25m. Eckert called the interest completely normal for a defender of that standard.
Graeme Bailey reported that Villa were closing on a Southampton defender inside forty-eight hours. Villa are not fixated on Harwood-Bellis. David Ornstein had reported the opening offer at £18m plus add-ons. Southampton was not swayed by the offer. Jack Rosser then reported a minimum of £25m up front would be required. A Friday report from Bailey mentioned a package reaching £25m once add-ons are included.
Graeme Bailey reported that Villa were closing on a Southampton defender inside forty-eight hours. Villa are not fixated on Harwood-Bellis. David Ornstein had reported the opening offer at £18m plus add-ons. Southampton was not swayed by the offer. Jack Rosser then reported a minimum of £25m up front would be required. A Friday report from Bailey mentioned a package reaching £25m once add-ons are included.
Team Talk reports that Aston Villa are nearing an agreement to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton, after an initial proposal of up to £18 million was rejected. Talks have continued, and sources understand the two clubs are now close to an agreement. The new deal could be worth up to £25m including add-ons. Personal terms have also been discussed with Harwood-Bellis, who is open to the transfer, and the deal is now nearing completion. Villa are in the leading position to sign the player and are working to complete the transfer, with the England international becoming increasingly likely to move to Villa Park as negotiations continue over the final structure and fee.
Team Talk reports that Aston Villa are nearing an agreement to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton, after an initial proposal of up to £18 million was rejected. Talks have continued, and sources understand the two clubs are now close to an agreement. The new deal could be worth up to £25m including add-ons. Personal terms have also been discussed with Harwood-Bellis, who is open to the transfer, and the deal is now nearing completion. Villa are in the leading position to sign the player and are working to complete the transfer, with the England international becoming increasingly likely to move to Villa Park as negotiations continue over the final structure and fee.
According to David Ornstein, Aston Villa submitted a bid of £18 million plus add-ons to Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, which the Championship club rejected. It is GIVEMESPORT's understanding that the total offer was £18 million plus £2 million, and that Southampton's asking price for the defender is £30 million. Harwood-Bellis is considered an option to replace Konsa this summer, but Aston Villa will have to increase their offer to sign him.
According to David Ornstein, Aston Villa submitted a bid of £18 million plus add-ons to Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, which the Championship club rejected. It is GIVEMESPORT's understanding that the total offer was £18 million plus £2 million, and that Southampton's asking price for the defender is £30 million. Harwood-Bellis is considered an option to replace Konsa this summer, but Aston Villa will have to increase their offer to sign him.
David Ornstein reports that Villa have bid £18m plus add-ons for the 24-year-old Taylor Harwood-Bellis, but that the bid is below the Championship team’s valuation. Villa are interested in the England international but will have to increase their offer to sign the defender.
David Ornstein reports that Villa have bid £18m plus add-ons for the 24-year-old Taylor Harwood-Bellis, but that the bid is below the Championship team’s valuation. Villa are interested in the England international but will have to increase their offer to sign the defender.
Aston Villa have shown interest in acquiring Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who is anticipated to depart Southampton owing to their likely relegation. The 23-year-old centre-back, an England international, has caught the eye of several Premier League teams, such as Tottenham, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Everton, Brighton and Hove Albion, and West Ham United. As Southampton faces the prospect of relegation to the Championship, having accumulated just nine points from 27 Premier League games this season, Harwood-Bellis is preparing to leave the club.
Aston Villa have shown interest in acquiring Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who is anticipated to depart Southampton owing to their likely relegation. The 23-year-old centre-back, an England international, has caught the eye of several Premier League teams, such as Tottenham, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Everton, Brighton and Hove Albion, and West Ham United. As Southampton faces the prospect of relegation to the Championship, having accumulated just nine points from 27 Premier League games this season, Harwood-Bellis is preparing to leave the club.
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