West Ham Eye Taylor Harwood-Bellis Amid Premier League Interest
West Ham United are optimistic about securing the signing of Taylor Harwood-Bellis this summer, despite interest from six other Premier League clubs, including Newcastle, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Everton, and Brighton. The young defender’s decision to leave Southampton, likely following their relegation, has opened the door for the Hammers to make their move.
A Boost from Will Salthouse’s USM
Harwood-Bellis’s recent appointment of Unique Sports Management (USM), led by Will Salthouse, is a significant advantage for West Ham. USM, also representing Aaron Wan-Bissaka, has strong ties to Hammers’ Chairman David Sullivan and could play a key role in steering the defender to the London Stadium.
Wan-Bissaka’s remarkable resurgence under Graham Potter serves as a perfect example for Harwood-Bellis to follow. The young centre-back could use West Ham as a platform to reignite his career and push for a spot in England’s 2026 World Cup squad.
West Ham’s Summer Rebuild
After a quiet January window, which saw only Evan Ferguson arrive on loan, West Ham are preparing for a more impactful summer. With head of recruitment Kyle Macaulay now in place, the club is confident of a successful rebuild, albeit at a lower cost than their 2024 overhaul.
The potential signing of Harwood-Bellis would be a major step forward as the Hammers aim to strengthen their squad and build on the progress made under Potter.
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