Southampton rejected Benfica's offer for a talented defender

2026-08-15 12:22 © Reuters

Lisbon's Benfica, led by Marco Silva, aims to strengthen its squad.

The Athletic journalist David Ornstein reports that Benfica has offered 20 million euros for center-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The offer was rejected.

If the price is right, Southampton would accept the offer, Ornstein emphasizes.

In the past two seasons, the Manchester City graduate has been one of the standout defenders in the Championship.