Team Talk reports on West Ham United's interest in signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. West Ham United are interested in signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. The player is viewed as a long-term investment by West Ham, and they are considering a move despite financial constraints. Southampton has placed a £20 million price tag on him. Harwood-Bellis is keen to play in the Premier League, which makes the move appealing to him, especially after Southampton's relegation. The deal could be struck late in the transfer window.

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.