Aston Villa back in talks for Harwood-Bellis at £25m-£30m
Villa have reopened negotiations with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, with the south coast club willing to sell within a £25m to £30m range and the player eager to make the move.
Aston Villa have resumed talks with Southampton over Taylor Harwood-Bellis, according to a report published on Wednesday evening. The discussions concern a permanent transfer.
The story comes from Ben Jacobs, who reports that Southampton would be open to a sale if Villa match a £25m to £30m valuation, and that Harwood-Bellis wants the move. The suggestion of a defined price band provides a marker for negotiations and indicates there is a pathway if Villa meet the terms.
The renewed contact follows an earlier round of dialogue between the clubs. That context underlines a live situation rather than a fresh link, with both sides now revisiting the parameters of a possible deal.
At this stage, talks signify active negotiation rather than any agreement on fee or personal terms. Progress would likely hinge on Villa aligning with the valuation Southampton have indicated, while the structure of any package could still be shaped in discussions.
Southampton eye Ward-Prowse return
The same report says Southampton are also exploring a move to re-sign James Ward-Prowse. That line is at an exploratory stage and any advance would depend on successful discussions with the player and his current club.
Attention now turns to whether Villa return with terms that satisfy Southampton, which would be the next concrete step towards striking a deal.