Everton appear to have eyes on Southampton at the moment amid their superb form, and there is another player who should perhaps be added to their transfer shortlist.
Last week, it was suggested that Everton were looking at Shea Charles, as a potential new midfield recruit.
And then, in recent days, Leo Scienza was said to be of interest to Everton.
The Toffees are seeking to sign Jack Grealish permanently this summer, but Scienza may well make a decent alternative.
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Southampton are certainly in a great moment right now, and are currently 17 games unbeaten in the Championship.
Charles and Scienza have been standouts during this run, but Everton are after a new centre-back this summer – and Taylor Harwood-Bellis might be someone worthy of the club’s consideration.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis could be a good Michael Keane successor
Taylor Harwood-Bellis celebrates for Southampton.
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Harwood-Bellis has been with Southampton for a few years now.
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He first joined the club ahead of the 2023/24 season, with Southampton obliged to buy him at the end of that season if they got promoted.
That did happen, and Southampton paid Manchester City £20 million.
The Saints then got relegated at the end of the 2024/25 season, but they could now come back up at the first time of asking.
And if they do, Harwood-Bellis would have played his part.
He’s been heavily involved, missing just five Championship games so far this season.
Harwood-Bellis has been a part of 11 clean sheets for his team, and has excelled both defensively and offensively.
He’s won 3.7 aerial duels per 90 as per WhoScored, and a whopping 7.6 clearances per 90.
He’s also been very good on the ball, and currently has a pass accuracy of 85.4% in the Championship.
But Harwood-Bellis has one quality that could make him extra appealing for Everton – and that is his ability to score goals.
At the weekend, in the 2-1 win over Derby County, he notched his sixth goal of the season so far, which is a superb return for a centre-back.
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Everton love a goalscoring defender. And as we know, there is a chance that one could be leaving the club this summer in the form of Michael Keane.
Keane wants to stay at Everton, but it’s whether an agreement can be reached between club and player.
If that can’t happen, Harwood-Bellis, who has Premier League experience, could be well worth an enquiry – especially if Southampton fail to achieve promotion.
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