Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedGiveMeSportUnverified sourceVia David Ornstein· 20 Aug 2026
Villa's £18m Bid for Harwood-Bellis Rejected
Aston Villa's pursuit of a new defender hits a snag as Southampton turn down their offer.
T. Harwood-Bellis
player
Player
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Position
Defender
Current club
Southampton
Linked club
Aston Villa
Reported fee
£18 million
What happened. Aston Villa made an £18 million bid for Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, but the Championship club rejected it.
- Villa need reinforcements after several players left the club.
- The bid was reported by David Ornstein.
- Southampton turned down the offer.
Villa may need to increase their offer or look elsewhere to strengthen their defence.
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