Burnley target 20m defender open to Turf Moor switch with off-field transfer motive
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Burnley target 20m defender open to Turf Moor switch with off-field transfer motive
"Burnley are hoping to avoid relegation back to the Championship this season, following their promotion as runners-up last term. The Clarets are up against it, though, sitting 19th in the Premier League table with 14 points from 22 matches. Scott Parker's side are eight points from safety but are unbeaten in their last three matches across all competitions. Coming up are crucial fixtures against Sunderland, West Ham United and Crystal Palace during the first two weeks of February."
"As the January transfer window enters its final stages, Burnley could yet make an approach to Southampton for centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The England U21 defender previously represented the Clarets whilst on loan from Manchester City. He spent the 2022/23 campaign at Turf Moor as Burnley were promoted as champions under Vincent Kompany. Harwood-Bellis, 23, has one senior England cap, a game in which he scored, and four goals in 25 outings for the Saints so far this season."
"FourFourTwo understands Burnley's interest is genuine and there is a willingness from the player's side to do a deal, whether that be this month or in the summer. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Harwood-Bellis' partner, Leah, is the daughter of ex-Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane. The couple are expecting their first child together."
Burnley sit 19th in the Premier League with 14 points from 22 matches and face an eight-point gap to safety. The Clarets are unbeaten in their last three matches and have crucial fixtures against Sunderland, West Ham United and Crystal Palace in early February. Burnley could approach Southampton for centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who previously spent 2022/23 on loan at Turf Moor and helped Burnley earn promotion. Harwood-Bellis, 23, has one senior England cap and four goals in 25 appearances this season. Southampton were relegated last season and now sit 15th in the Championship; the club are expected to resist approaches.
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