BURNLEY boss Scott Parker is keen to bring Taylor Harwood-Bellis back for a second spell at Turf Moor.
Harwood-Bellis is keen to stay in the Premier League after Southampton’s dismal relegation this season.
The defender helped Burnley win promotion under Vincent Kompany during a spell on loan from Manchester City in the 2022-23 season.
And now the Clarets are interested in buying him — or, more likely, taking him on a loan deal with an option to buy.
West Ham are also big admirers of Harwood-Bellis, 23.
But they have a limited budget and would only make a move if they sell and need to fill a hole.
Burnley have lost CJ Egan-Riley to Marseille for nothing at the end of his contract.
The 22-year-old quit because they would not pay a huge agent’s fee.
Harwood-Bellis is facing a season in the Championship with Saints, so a second spell at promoted Burnley would suit him.
Meanwhile, Clarets skipper Josh Brownhill is yet to commit to a new deal.
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And that has alerted Ipswich Town after their relegation.
The 29-year-old midfielder and his adviser are looking for a big pay day.
Ipswich may better the money on offer at Turf Moor even if it means dropping back to the Championship.
