Fulham, Brentford and West Ham linked with summer transfer swoop for Man City defender

Fulham, West Ham and Brentford have been credited with an interest in Burnley loanee Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The centre-back has spent this season on loan at Turf Moor from Manchester City and has helped the Lancashire outfit rise to the top of the Championship.

According to a report by 90min, he is attracting interest from elsewhere this summer. The Clarets are keen to make his move permanent but they may have to face competition from elsewhere.

Newcastle United are said to be interested along with London trio Fulham, West Ham and Brentford. Harwood-Bellis, 21, has been on the books at the Etihad Stadium since the age of six.

The Stockport-born man has risen up through the academy at City and has made eight first-team appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side to date. He has also gained experience out on loan at Blackburn Rovers, Anderlecht and Stoke City in the past.

Burnley came calling last year and he has since established himself as a key player for the second tier table toppers. They are well on their way to promotion but will have to see off other clubs if they are to snap up Harwood-Bellis on a long-term deal at the end of this term.