Southampton's asking price for Taylor Harwood-Bellis is over £20 million, and the player may have grounds to leave without a transfer fee.

Everton have been watching Taylor Harwood-Bellis in recent months, and their scouts appreciate his ball-playing abilities and potential to develop further at a higher level. Southampton value him in excess of £20million and are reluctant to lose him, but according to sources, an exit is now very possible after their expulsion from the play-off final.

Everton have been associated with Harwood-Bellis over the last 12 months. There is an expectation that he would be one of those who could leave Southampton if they are not reinstated to the play-offs. The final Spygate decision could alter Everton's plans regarding Harwood-Bellis.

Everton are considering making a move for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. According to talkSPORT's Alex Crook, West Ham are also interested in signing him before the 2nd February deadline. Speaking to Football League World, Southampton fan pundit Martin Sanders admitted he is not surprised to see Taylor Harwood-Bellis being linked with a move back to the Premier League, as he has been the Saints’ standout defender in recent times. Sanders commented that there seems to be a lot of discussion around Harwood-Bellis and that there was talk he was looking to go back to the north of the country. The pundit thinks the player and his partner are from that part of the country, so there may be some truth to it. Southampton should only sell Harwood-Bellis if Everton or West Ham make an offer that is too good to refuse.