Southampton transfer focus after Benfica's £17 million Harwood-Bellis bid rejected

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·19 August 2026

Taylor Harwood-Bellis was the subject of a bid this month that Southampton rejected.

According to Daily Echo, a central midfielder to replace Shea Charles remains Southampton’s top priority in this window.

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The offer for Harwood-Bellis was worth £17 million.

It came from Benfica of Portugal.

The transfer window closes on 1 September.

Source: Daily Echo

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