Roy Keane’s son-in-law ‘in advanced talks’ over stunning £17m transfer to two-time European champions

SOUTHAMPTON defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis has reportedly emerged as a target for Benfica. The 24-year-old endured heartache with the Saints at the end of last season after being kicked out of the Championship play-offs. Taylor Harwood-Bellis has reportedly emerged as a target for Benfica Credit: Getty Harwood-Bellis is engaged to Leah Keane, the daughter of Roy Keane Credit: officialkeane16 / Instagram Southampton were axed from the play-offs despite reaching the final after being caught spying on Middlesbrough before the first leg in May. Harwood-Bellis admitted he was “absolutely gutted, disappointed, and heartbroken” by the outcome. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! But he could now be set for a new start elsewhere in Europe. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that he is wanted by Primeira Liga side Benfica. Contact has allegedly been made with Southampton already, with Benfica keen to sign a new defender. The Portuguese giants are prepared to offer around £17million for the centre-back. Harwood-Bellis – who is engaged to Leah Keane, the daughter of Manchester United legend Roy Keane – made 48 appearances for Southampton last season, scoring seven goals and providing three assists. The defender joined the Saints from Manchester City in 2023, initially on loan. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He then made the move permanent the following summer in a £20m transfer. Harwood-Bellis currently has two years left on his contract. Southampton kick off their new Championship campaign on Sunday against Watford at Vicarage Road. Marco Silva was recently appointed as the new head coach of Benfica Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Comment now