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Aston Villa sees £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:14 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Aston Villa sees £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton
Summary

Aston Villa's bid, reportedly around £18 million with add-ons, for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been rejected by Southampton. This comes as Villa seeks new players following the expected departure of Ezri Konsa to Arsenal for over £50 million. Harwood-Bellis, who has been with Southampton since 2023, has a reported valuation of £25 million. Aston Villa has made several signings this summer, including goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri, as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Villa's £18m bid includes potential add-ons.
  • •Southampton targets £25m for Harwood-Bellis.
  • •Ezri Konsa likely to move to Arsenal.
  • •Villa signed several new players this summer.
  • •Harwood-Bellis has one England cap.
Latest Updates
  • 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Villa £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton
  • 7:14 PMBBC Sport — Villa £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton
What they're saying
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Aston Villa have bid worth around £18m plus add-ons rejected by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

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Aston Villa have bid worth around £18m plus add-ons rejected by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

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