Taylor Harwood-Bellis - move to Southampton completed.

[NorthamptonBlue]

Would we not consider keeping him,the loan at Burnley seems to have done the world of good for him he’s come on very well..

If Laporte and Walker leave then, even assuming Gvardiol comes in, he would be very useful cover.

 

[mattcity5]

Would we not consider keeping him,the loan at Burnley seems to have done the world of good for him he’s come on very well..

Realistically, he may be behind Dias, Guardiola, Ake, Stones and Akanji for a spot here (and possibly Laporte still as well).

I agree he could still be a good player for us, but when would he get opportunity ahead of them?

Also not sure he's quick enough for the wide centre-back in a 3, so he may have to play centrally. Dias would obviously keep him out, but any of the others might too if Dias wasn't playing.

He won't want to just sit on the bench. If that happens, his value would fall and the teams currently after him may also lose interest.

Selling him with every clause we can think of makes sense. Sell-on fee, buy-back clause, first-option, chance to match bids.... Everything.

Then if he impresses in the Prem for a decent footballing side, bring him back in a couple of years.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Selling him with every clause we can think of makes sense. Sell-on fee, buy-back clause, first-option, chance to match bids.... Everything.

You forgot this clause.

 

[Semper aggressus]

Would be better loaning him out than selling him. Got the potential to be top quality.

 

[FantasyIreland]

He has developed well on loan,but he is not good enough for us.

His passing game is his best asset,and he is useful in the opposition box,but i suspect his weaknesses will find him out in the Prem.

 

[burnley blue mcfc]

I find it strange that burnley have signed that “unproven” defender coulibaly from dortmund over him? my mates were very impressed with thb last season

 

[FantasyIreland]

I find it strange that burnley have signed that “unproven” defender coulibaly from dortmund over him? my mates were very impressed with thb last season

As were mine,but they also highlighted his lack of pace and rigidity and claimed Beyer as the better player.
It was interesting to see that they looked as good,if not better,at the back,when THB was out injured.

Clearly there is reason Vinnie is reluctant to find the modest fee for THB.

 

[burnley blue mcfc]

As were mine,but they also highlighted his lack of pace and rigidity and claimed Beyer as the better player.
It was interesting to see that they looked as good,if not better,at the back,when THB was out injured.

Clearly there is reason Vinnie is reluctant to find the modest fee for THB.

In fairness mate everytime i watched burnley last season beyer impressed me, inc the annual etihad hammering!! but for quite a modest fee by all accounts burnley have turned down the chance of signing thb? one of the best centre backs the prem has ever seen obviously sees flaws in him

 

[FantasyIreland]

In fairness mate everytime i watched burnley last season beyer impressed me, inc the annual etihad hammering!! but for quite a modest fee by all accounts burnley have turned down the chance of signing thb? one of the best centre backs the prem has ever seen obviously sees flaws in him

Beyer impressed me too,he looked the more accomplished of the two in almost every game i watched.

Yep,as with many Academy products.....while he/they are good players,they arent good enough,and many are looking though sentimental Blue tints and/or havent watched them for a sustained period.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

See if Burnley wants to loan him again for this season, and see how he plays in the PL before selling him on

 

[walker_is_faster]

See if Burnley wants to loan him again for this season, and see how he plays in the PL before selling him on

His contract expires in 2024.Unless he sign new deal there is no loans.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

His contract expires in 2024.Unless he sign new deal there is no loans.

then we do that as most clubs do ;-)

 

[AlfieL]

See if Burnley wants to loan him again for this season, and see how he plays in the PL before selling him on

I’d rather sell him with a buy back option - he’s a good passer of the ball, but I feel he could be destroyed for pace in the Premier League, and his value would diminish before next summer.

 

[failsworthblueboy]

I’d rather sell him with a buy back option - he’s a good passer of the ball, but I feel he could be destroyed for pace in the Premier League, and his value would diminish before next summer.

THB has faced plenty of quick players and been fine his sense of positioning is exceptional even though I'm a big fan of him I don't think he'll break through with us quickly enough for his own ambitions.
I reckon we'd get around £25m for him right now, a year on loan playing in the PL could double that, yes his price could also reduce but I don't believe it will.

 

[waspish]

I’d sell him if we can get 15/20m it be good value add a sell on clause to

 

[FantasyIreland]

THB has faced plenty of quick players and been fine his sense of positioning is exceptional even though I'm a big fan of him I don't think he'll break through with us quickly enough for his own ambitions.
I reckon we'd get around £25m for him right now, a year on loan playing in the PL could double that, yes his price could also reduce but I don't believe it will.

He has faced plenty of quick players and been beaten very easily too.

Its definitely a weakness in his game,and it will be found out at Prem level.

 

[failsworthblueboy]

He has faced plenty of quick players and been beaten very easily too.

Its definitely a weakness in his game,and it will be found out at Prem level.

I'll bow to your superior knowledge then, England under 21 captain and rated by so many, I'm sure at some point he's been beaten by pace there are not many that haven't but it's football match not a sprint race, his atributes are exceptional in all areas of his game, I'm sure at PL level he will improve I believe Taylor will have an exceptional career at PL level.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I'll bow to your superior knowledge then, England under 21 captain and rated by so many, I'm sure at some point he's been beaten by pace there are not many that haven't but it's football match not a sprint race, his atributes are exceptional in all areas of his game, I'm sure at PL level he will improve I believe Taylor will have an exceptional career at PL level.

Bit arsey....no need.

I like THB,ive been a huge fan since his academy days,and followed his career closely.....check the evidence if you would like to see my 'superior knowledge'.

He does have plenty of brilliant attributes,but im not going to sit here and blow smoke up his arse while ignoring his weaknesses.Its not 'at some point' its quite regular when he gets exposed one on one.

Ask yourself why Vinny hasn't snapped him up?

 

[failsworthblueboy]

Bit arsey....no need.

I like THB,ive been a huge fan since his academy days,and followed his career closely.....check the evidence if you would like to see my 'superior knowledge'.

He does have plenty of brilliant attributes,but im not going to sit here and blow smoke up his arse while ignoring his weaknesses.Its not 'at some point' its quite regular when he gets exposed one on one.

Ask yourself why Vinny hasn't snapped him up?

Nothing arsey at all.......... have your opinion, I disagree.

I have no idea if Kompany does or does not sign him and ain't going to speculate until the window closes.

 

[jimharri]

Can't see him having a future with us, with the amount of CBs we have. Maybe we can get a decent fee for him from a lower level PL or a championship side, like we've done with Trafford. Though not sure we'd get a similar figure!