Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton.
According to a report from TBR Football, Tottenham are keeping tabs on the 23-year-old central defender, and they could look to make a move for him in the summer. It is no secret that they need a quality central defender and the Southampton star could prove to be the ideal acquisition. They have been linked with multiple defenders recently.
He has shown his quality in the Premier League with the Saints, and he will want to compete at a high-level next season. Southampton are likely to go down to the Championship and the 23-year-old defender will not want to compete in the second division of English football.
Multiple other Premier League clubs are keen on providing him with an exit route. Newcastle, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Everton, Brighton and West Ham are all keen on the player.
The defender is highly rated and he has a bright future ahead of himself. He could develop into a key player for Tottenham with the right guidance. He has been previously described as ‘incredible’ by the Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can get the deal across the line. They need to add more quality and depth to their defensive unit if they want to fight for major trophies.
Harwood-Bellis would be an asset for Spurs
Meanwhile, Harwood-Bellis is more than just a good defender. He is a threat from set pieces and his ability to build from the back would add a new dimension to the Tottenham defensive unit. The 23-year-old has all the tools to develop into a top class Premier League defender and Tottenham could help him fulfil his tremendous potential.
The opportunity to join the North London club could be quite exciting for the player and it remains to be seen whether the two clubs can work out a deal.