According to Team Talk, West Ham United is reportedly interested in acquiring Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. The club has expressed a strong interest in bringing Harwood-Bellis to their squad and has inquired about his availability, marking him as a significant target for the summer transfer window. West Ham is looking to secure a deal ahead of other Premier League clubs that are also interested in the player. Harwood-Bellis is said to be keen on continuing his career in the Premier League, which suggests a move could be imminent despite Southampton's intention to retain him for their bid to return to the top flight. The 23-year-old, who rose through the ranks at Manchester City, spent loan periods at Stoke City and Burnley before making a permanent move to Southampton in August 2023 for £20 million, following his role in their Championship play-off final victory against Leeds United.

Southampton are demanding £20m for their centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who has attracted admiring glances from West Ham and Crystal Palace. (Football Insider)

Taylor Harwood-Bellis is fancied by West Ham and could escape from Southampton as they head back to the Championship. He has just changed agent and will be up for a move after signing from Manchester City last year. The transfer would cost about £15 million and West Ham are looking for new defenders.