Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedGiveMeSportUnverified sourceVia Ben Jacobs· 1 Sept 2026
Southampton Close In on Zach Abbott as Harwood-Bellis Replacement
Southampton are closing in on a new defender to fill the void left by Taylor Harwood-Bellis.


Z. Abbott
player
Player
Zach Abbott
Current club
Not specified
Linked club
Southampton
Status
Having medical
What happened. Southampton are closing in on Zach Abbott, who is having a medical ahead of a potential move, as a replacement for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
- Ben Jacobs reported the medical.
- Abbott is seen as the Harwood-Bellis replacement.
- Deal appears advanced.
If completed, Abbott would bolster Southampton's defensive options for the upcoming season.
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