West Ham United have reportedly made a formal enquiry for Southampton centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis, as manager Graham Potter looks to reinforce his backline ahead of the new season. The 23-year-old defender, who impressed during loan spells at Burnley and Stoke City, is seen as a long-term solution to replace Kurt Zouma, now a free agent.
Sources close to the club reveal that Harwood-Bellis is keen to return to the Premier League following Southampton’s relegation, and West Ham are leading the race despite interest from other top-flight sides. The Saints have placed a £20 million price tag on the England U21 international, reflecting his potential and consistent performances.
Financial constraints under the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) mean West Ham must carefully structure any deal, possibly involving player sales or loan arrangements. Still, Potter views Harwood-Bellis as a cornerstone for his tactical rebuild, praising the defender’s composure, aerial strength, and ability to play out from the back.
With talks ongoing and the player open to a move, West Ham could finalize the transfer before the window closes, marking a key step in their defensive reset.
Information based on reports from TeamTalk by James Holland - Original Source
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