The 21-year-old alumnus of the Manchester City academy is regarded as one of the league’s best prospects at his position right now, but the summer transfer window is still open, and it has proven difficult for him.
The following stage of his growth was anticipated to flow naturally after a tremendously successful season under Vincent Kompany at Burnley last year, where he was a key member of a defense that helped the team reach 100 points in a single Championship season.
The player, nevertheless, has found it difficult to make headway with regard to long-term Premier League deals due to Manchester City’s valuation, and he may potentially be returning to the Championship for another season.
After failing to find a buyer for the central defender at their £15 million asking price, Manchester City are now prepared to allow Taylor Harwood-Bellis leave the team on loan in the last hours of the summer transfer window, according to information provided by journalist Alan Nixon.
According to reports, Southampton has now ‘entered the pack’ of Championship clubs waiting for such a development. A return to Burnley, where he enjoyed success during his previous stint at Turf Moor, may also be in the works.
Nixon lists the teams that recently thought Manchester City’s asking price was too high, including Leicester City and Leeds United, as potential recipients of Harwood-Bellis’ signature on a loan agreement.
All of Burnley, Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Wolves and West Ham all turned away from interest in the defender having been made aware of the Premier League champions’ asking price, according to Nixon’s report.
Alfie House of the Daily Echo claims that Southampton are ‘actively seeking’ a loan move for Taylor Harwood-Bellis and expect that a deal might be completed ‘late’ on Thursday. This information provides more detailed information regarding interested parties.
The claim of interest is confirmed by Darren Witcoop, who said on Thursday afternoon that the Championship club is now anticipated to finalize a contract for the temporary arrival of the England under-21 international.
The road for young central defenders at the Etihad Stadium is still slightly barred by the arrival of Josko Gvardiol at Manchester City this summer, taking Aymeric Laporte’s place after the latter’s transfer to Saudi Arabia.
Another player who is held in the highest respect by coaches at the Etihad Stadium is Callum Doyle, who has been forced to look for a new home this season. Callum joined Leicester City in the Championship and will work under former Sky Blue coach Enzo Maresca.