Southampton confirms ongoing discussions about Harwood-Bellis' future

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has confirmed ongoing discussions regarding defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis' future with the club. The 24-year-old has drawn interest from Benfica and Aston Villa, with a bid from Villa rejected. Eckert maintains that Harwood-Bellis is currently a Southampton player. The club is also managing the recovery of midfielder Caspar Jander, who is expected to return from injury before the September international break. Southampton is set to face Millwall, the league leaders, at home on Saturday.

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