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Southampton reject Benfica's £17.1m bid for Taylor Harwood-Bellis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:37 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Southampton reject Benfica's £17.1m bid for Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Summary

Southampton has rejected a £17.1m offer from Benfica for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The club values the one-cap England international higher and turned down the bid without entering into negotiations. Harwood-Bellis, who has been with Southampton since 2023 following a permanent transfer from Manchester City, has a contract with the club that runs until 2028. Southampton is preparing for their Championship campaign opener against Watford on Sunday, following a controversial exit from last season's play-offs.

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  • •Benfica offered £17.1m for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
  • •Southampton values Harwood-Bellis higher and dismissed the bid.
  • •Harwood-Bellis's contract with Southampton runs until 2028.
  • •Southampton begins its Championship season against Watford on Sunday.
  • •The team faced controversy after exiting last season's play-offs.
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  • 11:37 AMYahoo Sports — Saints reject £17.1m Benfica bid for Harwood-Bellis
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Southampton reject a £17.1m offer from Benfica for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

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