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Aston Villa close to £30m deal for Southampton centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis

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Aston Villa are finalising a deal to sign 24-year-old defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton for around £30m including add-ons. The report is widely accepted as credible, with mostly positive or neutral reactions from Villa fans and confirmations from major reporters, though some question the fee or player readiness.

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🚨 Aston Villa finalising deal with Southampton to sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Structure of £30m including add-ons package in place; work ongoing but set to conclude for 24yo to join #AVFC from #SaintsFC. W/ @J_Tanswell @TheAthleticFC after @SkySportsLyall https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7515323/2026/08/30/taylor-harwood-bellis-aston-villa-transfer-southampton/

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