Aston Villa have had their latest transfer bid for Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis turned down. The offer, worth around £18m plus add-ons, was rejected by the Saints, who are seeking around £25m for the player. Harwood-Bellis, who began his career at Manchester City, has been with Southampton since 2023, initially on loan, and has earned one England cap in a 2024 Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland.
Since winning the Europa League in May, Villa have been busy selling key players. Youri Tielemans has moved to Manchester United, Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, and Lucas Digne to Paris St-Germain. Goalkeeper Emi Martinez and club record goalscorer in the Premier League Ollie Watkins have also been linked with moves away. In recent signings, Villa have brought in goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri. Other summer acquisitions include midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves and forward Johan Manzambi from Freiburg.
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