A host of clubs are showing interest in Manchester City youngster Taylor Harwood-Bellis, following his superb campaign on loan at Burnley.
The young central defender has been a regular in the Clarets’ starting XI this season.
So far, he’s clocked up 30 appearances for the club.
Harwood-Bellis had actually been on the sidelines since mid-January after picking up a foot injury.
But he made his return to action at the weekend, helping Burnley to a clean sheet against Sunderland at Turf Moor.
Harwood-Bellis may not have seen a great deal of football lately due to his injury. But it is thought his contributions in the first half of the season have made him a wanted man.
According to a report from 90min earlier today, Newcastle United are said to be considering making a move for him in the summer.
And unsurprisingly, Burnley manager and City legend Vincent Kompany is hopeful of a permanent deal.
In addition to those to sides, there is interest from London trio West Ham United, Fulham and Brentford.
90min say that Harwood-Bellis would like to make the grade at the Etihad Stadium. But he recognises he is way down the pecking order.
Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, Nathan Ake and John Stones are four terrific options. Although Laporte was recently linked with an exit this summer.
City are said to be looking to open talks over a new contract for the player in the summer. Currently, Harwood-Bellis has a deal that takes him up until the summer of 2024.
Ideal scenario is Man City extend Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ contract, then sell and negotiate a buy-back clause
Harwood-Bellis has enjoyed a really good season with Burnley and has played a huge role in their amazing campaign.
It is little wonder he is courting all this attention.
Harwood-Bellis has huge potential. But it will be difficult for him to break through at City given the options Pep Guardiola has at the moment, and the potential for new signings to come in.
In an ideal world, Harwood-Bellis will soon extend his contract with City so that his value is protected.
He will then be sold for a really good fee that reflects his quality and potential.
It would be great to see him go to Burnley and continue working with Kompany.
The Belgian really loves him, saying earlier this season (Burnley Express): “I think his biggest quality, that is perhaps more difficult to see on the eye, is his leadership and his incredible drive and high standards.
It would also be most ideal if City could negotiate a buy-back clause if they do decide to sell Harwood-Bellis.
