Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Aston Villa

Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Southampton to sign English defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, with the player set to don the team's shirt in the upcoming season.

According to reports, Aston Villa will pay £25 million for the deal, along with an additional £5 million in performance-related incentives and bonuses.

Aston Villa have signed Taylor Harwood-Bellis to replace the departing defender Ezri Konsa, who has moved to Arsenal. Villa had previously attempted to sign the player before finally reaching an agreement with Southampton.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis, 24, is set for a new experience with Aston Villa after becoming a key figure in Southampton's defence. He has also represented the England national team at the international level.