The irresistible reason why Harwood-Bellis can't be blamed to demand summer exit | OneFootball

Taylor Harwood-Bellis is one of the lowest earners in Southampton's squad which the Saints need to address soon else a summer transfer might be inevitable.

You might have heard this somewhere too, "Time puts everything in place". But, what it is known to do for Southampton is instead make matters go from bad to worse.

Just rewind some time ago, and it's Southampton star Taylor Harwood-Bellis' departure rumours everywhere. Now, despite a lot happening in between, including the player's injury, the situation hasn't changed.

In fact, if it did change a way, it further reduced Harwood-Bellis' leftover Saints time with the latest injury.

Now, it's not like his St Mary's contract runs out soon, but actually, it feels like the defender's Saints patience does this summer.

But should this convince us to question Harwood-Bellis' commitment to Southampton? The answer is a big No.

This is because besides being one of the very few standout performers for Southampton this season, there's a clear reason that persuades the defender to a summer exit.

As per the Football League World reports, Taylor Harwood-Bellis is one of the lowest earners in Southampton's current wage bill. To put that into perspective, this has been his case in a Premier League campaign, where the club's revenue is naturally better than the Championship.

Southampton must launch a financial attempt to retain Harwood-Bellis

Now, definitely not everything, but money does play a motivational role for any professional. Particularly, for one like Harwood-Bellis who has been giving the club his all throughout.

Well, add this issue to the defender's ambition to become an England regular, and his exit possibilities further strengthen.

Honestly, going by the scenario as it feels, Southampton’s chances of keeping Harwood-Bellis are hanging by a thread. One wrong move and the defender would have a foot outside the exit door.

Still, the Saints can try persuading the defender to stay with a powerful contract that reflects his importance. But, let's see if that's going to reignite a lost battle somehow.