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Done deal: Southampton to Aston Villa, ANNOUNCED BY THE CLUB on 1 September 2026 ("Harwood-Bellis links up with the Lions" on avfc.co.uk), on a five-year contract for a 30m pound package, confirmed 2026-09-01. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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🚨 Aston Villa make offer to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. Bid £18m + add-ons; not at level needed for #SaintsFC to consider 24yo defender’s sale. #AVFC keen on England int’l among options to replace Ezri Konsa. W/ @J_Tanswell @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-08-20 17:36 BST
2026-08-20 17:36 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨 Aston Villa make offer to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. Bid £18m + add-ons; not at level needed for #SaintsFC to consider 24yo defender’s sale. #AVFC keen on England int’l among options to replace Ezri Konsa. W/ @J_Tanswell @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/uSOwIw9ZCz
2026-08-30 17:32 BST
STANDS🚨 Aston Villa finalising deal with Southampton to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Structure of £30m including add-ons package in place; work ongoing but set to conclude for 24yo to join #AVFC from #SaintsFC. W/ @J_Tanswell @TheAthleticFC after @SkySportsLyall https://t.co/7HZJmitjMD
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Aston Villa remain in talks with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. £18m+£2m bid rejected. New offer expected soon.😇
First reported 2026-08-21 14:51 BST
2026-08-21 14:51 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ONAston Villa remain in talks with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. £18m+£2m bid rejected. New offer expected soon.😇 https://t.co/P8xVnLns2f
2026-08-25 08:58 BST
PLAY ONLatest on Taylor Harwood-Bellis is that #AVFC and #Saints remain some way apart in their valuation of the England international. Villa advancing with Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez @talkSPORT
2026-08-26 20:10 BST
PLAY ON🚨 Aston Villa are back in talks with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Saints are open to a sale if Villa offer £25m-£30m. Harwood-Bellis wants the move. Saints also exploring re-signing James Ward-Prowse.😇 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/ABe703yJLb
2026-08-30 17:20 BST
STANDSHarwood-Bellis from #SaintsFC to #AVFC agreed at £25m plus £5m as first reported by @SkySportsLyall
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🚨#AstonVilla Aston Villa are very close to reaching an agreement with Southampton for Taylor Harwood‑Bellis. 📌 An initial £18M offer was rejected; the new deal is expected to rise to £25M with add‑ons. 👀 Personal terms have been discussed and the player is ready to accept the move. ⏳ The deal is now on the verge of completion, with Harwood‑Bellis increasingly likely to join Villa Park.
First reported 2026-08-21 15:20 BST
🚨⏳ Aston Villa are still in negotiations with Southampton over Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Southampton have rejected a latest offer of £20m + £4m in add-ons. But: There’s a feeling the clubs are now getting closer to an agreement. @SkySportDE 🏴
First reported 2026-08-23 20:44 BST
2026-08-23 20:44 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨⏳ Aston Villa are still in negotiations with Southampton over Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Southampton have rejected a latest offer of £20m + £4m in add-ons. But: There’s a feeling the clubs are now getting closer to an agreement. @SkySportDE 🏴 https://t.co/3qc3ruW6QS
2026-08-30 17:16 BST
STANDS🚨🔐 Aston Villa and Southampton have agreed a deal for £30m package to sign Taylor Harwood Bellis per @SkySportsLyall. https://t.co/jZEoWcBSj8
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Exclusive: #AstonVilla have agreed in principle a £30m package to sign Taylor Harwood Bellis from #Southampton. £25m guaranteed fee plus £5m in bonuses. More details to finalise but looks to be happening. More on @SkySportsNews. #avfc
First reported 2026-08-30 17:14 BST
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Benfica are also in talks for Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis as another option.😇
First reported 2026-08-12 14:38 BST
2026-08-12 14:38 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ONBenfica are also in talks for Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis as another option.😇 https://t.co/un7OxLe7JP
2026-08-15 11:39 BST
PLAY ON🚨 Southampton have rejected a £17m bid from Benfica for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Saints seeking around £30m. Chelsea's Tosin has also been discussed by Benfica as another option. 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/4JDv9sNQe5
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🚨 Benfica lodge €20m offer to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. Bid for 24yo centre-back falls below valuation & rejected but #SaintsFC open if price right. Marco Silva wants England int’l + player keen on #SLBenfica possibility @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-08-15 09:35 BST
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