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.