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Taylor Harwood-Bellis Transfer from Southampton to Benfica
Benfica had a bid rejected for Taylor Harwood-Bellis before an offer from Premier League Villa was also turned down.
Benfica had a bid rejected for Taylor Harwood-Bellis before an offer from Premier League Villa was also turned down.
A bid from Benfica for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, valued at over £17m, was rejected. Benfica are seemingly pursuing other options, as they have had an offer accepted to sign defender Alessandro Circati for a similar amount.
A bid from Benfica for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, valued at over £17m, was rejected. Benfica are seemingly pursuing other options, as they have had an offer accepted to sign defender Alessandro Circati for a similar amount.
According to Portuguese outlet Correio da Manhã, Taylor Harwood-Bellis has informed Southampton that he wishes to leave the club this summer to pursue a move to Benfica. The report also states that Southampton maintain a valuation of €35 million (£30 million) for the player. Benfica have had an offer for Harwood-Bellis rejected this summer and are expected to intensify their pursuit this week. Southampton are reluctant to sell him, particularly as his contract runs until the summer of 2028.
According to Portuguese outlet Correio da Manhã, Taylor Harwood-Bellis has informed Southampton that he wishes to leave the club this summer to pursue a move to Benfica. The report also states that Southampton maintain a valuation of €35 million (£30 million) for the player. Benfica have had an offer for Harwood-Bellis rejected this summer and are expected to intensify their pursuit this week. Southampton are reluctant to sell him, particularly as his contract runs until the summer of 2028.
According to journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic, Benfica's first proposal for Taylor Harwood-Bellis was considered insufficient by Southampton. Southampton has indicated it is open to negotiations if Benfica reaches the value desired by the club. Southampton, which in 2023 paid 23.5 million euros to sign the player from Manchester City, is aiming for an amount around 30 million euros, which Benfica rules out. The deal is still ongoing and Benfica continues to pursue the player.
According to journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic, Benfica's first proposal for Taylor Harwood-Bellis was considered insufficient by Southampton. Southampton has indicated it is open to negotiations if Benfica reaches the value desired by the club. Southampton, which in 2023 paid 23.5 million euros to sign the player from Manchester City, is aiming for an amount around 30 million euros, which Benfica rules out. The deal is still ongoing and Benfica continues to pursue the player.
According to @alex_crook, Southampton have rejected a £17 million bid from Benfica for Taylor Harwood-Bellis and are seeking approximately £30 million.
According to @alex_crook, Southampton have rejected a £17 million bid from Benfica for Taylor Harwood-Bellis and are seeking approximately £30 million.
An offer of £17.5million from Benfica for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been rejected by Southampton. Benfica are considering an improved offer, and the move interests Harwood-Bellis.
An offer of £17.5million from Benfica for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been rejected by Southampton. Benfica are considering an improved offer, and the move interests Harwood-Bellis.
Benfica made a €20m offer to Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The offer was rejected because it was below Southampton's valuation. According to The Athletic, Marco Silva wants the player and the player is interested in the possibility of a move to Benfica.
Benfica made a €20m offer to Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The offer was rejected because it was below Southampton's valuation. According to The Athletic, Marco Silva wants the player and the player is interested in the possibility of a move to Benfica.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has attracted the interest of Benfica due to his often flawless displays in the Championship. A deal is considered unlikely because the Portuguese club made a £17m bid that insulted Tonda Eckert and Co.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has attracted the interest of Benfica due to his often flawless displays in the Championship. A deal is considered unlikely because the Portuguese club made a £17m bid that insulted Tonda Eckert and Co.
Benfica's president, Rui Costa, stated that a central defender would arrive in the next few days. Benfica has been making significant efforts to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. Harwood-Bellis is the priority target for Benfica, which is prepared to offer a maximum of €20 million to complete the transfer but does not plan to raise its offer. The player is interested in the prospect of moving from the Championship to the Portuguese league, but Southampton is not agreeing to the transfer.
Benfica's president, Rui Costa, stated that a central defender would arrive in the next few days. Benfica has been making significant efforts to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. Harwood-Bellis is the priority target for Benfica, which is prepared to offer a maximum of €20 million to complete the transfer but does not plan to raise its offer. The player is interested in the prospect of moving from the Championship to the Portuguese league, but Southampton is not agreeing to the transfer.
Benfica has advanced its efforts to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis. According to A BOLA, Benfica has started talks with Southampton and is willing to offer as much as €20 million for the defender. Currently, the Portuguese club is not able to increase its offer. A possibility exists to find a deal structure that could persuade the English side. Benfica and Southampton are in contact, with the Eagles also relying on the player's desire for the deal to be completed.
Benfica has advanced its efforts to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis. According to A BOLA, Benfica has started talks with Southampton and is willing to offer as much as €20 million for the defender. Currently, the Portuguese club is not able to increase its offer. A possibility exists to find a deal structure that could persuade the English side. Benfica and Southampton are in contact, with the Eagles also relying on the player's desire for the deal to be completed.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been identified as Benfica's priority target. The new Benfica manager Marco Silva is leading the effort to sign the player and has asked for a centre-back following António Silva’s sale to AFC Bournemouth. According to Record, Benfica is close to securing the player’s services, and the transfer is expected to be completed for around €20m if no unforeseen circumstances arise. O Jogo confirms Benfica's interest but states the club is not confident Southampton will accept €20m.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been identified as Benfica's priority target. The new Benfica manager Marco Silva is leading the effort to sign the player and has asked for a centre-back following António Silva’s sale to AFC Bournemouth. According to Record, Benfica is close to securing the player’s services, and the transfer is expected to be completed for around €20m if no unforeseen circumstances arise. O Jogo confirms Benfica's interest but states the club is not confident Southampton will accept €20m.
Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis is on Benfica's list as a potential reinforcement for the center of defense. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported on X that there are advanced negotiations between the clubs and that Benfica is willing to pay €20 million. However, A BOLA reports that while Harwood-Bellis is well known to Marco Silva and is appreciated at Luz, there is no offer and Southampton is not willing to transfer the central defender for €20 million. Southampton considers Harwood-Bellis one of the most valuable players in their squad and will not transfer him for less than €23.5 million.
Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis is on Benfica's list as a potential reinforcement for the center of defense. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported on X that there are advanced negotiations between the clubs and that Benfica is willing to pay €20 million. However, A BOLA reports that while Harwood-Bellis is well known to Marco Silva and is appreciated at Luz, there is no offer and Southampton is not willing to transfer the central defender for €20 million. Southampton considers Harwood-Bellis one of the most valuable players in their squad and will not transfer him for less than €23.5 million.
Benfica is targeting Taylor Harwood-Bellis as a replacement for António Silva. Sacha Tavolieri reports that Benfica has made contact with Southampton to advance discussions regarding the 24-year-old. The club is prepared to spend €20m (£17.3m) on Taylor Harwood-Bellis. According to Tavolieri, Benfica has a figure in mind for the player from Southampton. There is no suggestion that Southampton has accepted that valuation or that a formal bid has arrived.
Benfica is targeting Taylor Harwood-Bellis as a replacement for António Silva. Sacha Tavolieri reports that Benfica has made contact with Southampton to advance discussions regarding the 24-year-old. The club is prepared to spend €20m (£17.3m) on Taylor Harwood-Bellis. According to Tavolieri, Benfica has a figure in mind for the player from Southampton. There is no suggestion that Southampton has accepted that valuation or that a formal bid has arrived.
SL Benfica is targeting Taylor Harwood-Bellis, a 24-year-old England international centre-back, to strengthen its defense. The Portuguese club has contacted Southampton FC to discuss the player, and it is reported that SL Benfica is prepared to spend €20 million on him. Harwood-Bellis has one cap and one goal for England. He joined Southampton in July 2024 for a fee reported to be €23 million, and his contract runs until 2028. West Ham United has also been recently linked with the player. In June 2026, reports indicated that Southampton would be unlikely to accept offers under £20 million. In January 2026, it was reported that a permanent bid of £12.5 million from West Ham was rejected.
SL Benfica is targeting Taylor Harwood-Bellis, a 24-year-old England international centre-back, to strengthen its defense. The Portuguese club has contacted Southampton FC to discuss the player, and it is reported that SL Benfica is prepared to spend €20 million on him. Harwood-Bellis has one cap and one goal for England. He joined Southampton in July 2024 for a fee reported to be €23 million, and his contract runs until 2028. West Ham United has also been recently linked with the player. In June 2026, reports indicated that Southampton would be unlikely to accept offers under £20 million. In January 2026, it was reported that a permanent bid of £12.5 million from West Ham was rejected.
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