How much Taylor Harwood-Bellis would cost West Ham United amid transfer latest

West Ham United have seemingly had Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis on their radar again this summer.

The Hammers' relegation from the Premier League has caused a bit of a headache in terms of incomings.

Sales were inevitable at the London Stadium, and Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville, and Freddie Potts have all departed.

It took time for incomings to arrive, though Joel Veltman and Manor Solomon have now joined to bolster Nuno Espirito Santo's ranks.

Nuno is keen for more reinforcement, though, with the likes of Troy Parrott and Arne Engels thought to be high on the wish list.

Saints defender Harwood-Bellis has been a mooted target, too, and reports from abroad may given an indication of what he could cost.

What's the latest with Taylor Harwood-Bellis amid West Ham links?

Nuno is probably looking at another centre-back before the end of the window closes.

Axel Disasi's loan deal ended, though the Hammers are keen to bring him back to London Stadium.

But with Jean-Clair Todibo looking certain to depart, there may still be a need to draft in more centre-backs.

According to A Bola, Portuguese giants Benfica have entered talks to sign Harwood-Bellis from Southampton.

The news outlet states that the 38-time Primeira Liga champions are willing to pay around £17.1million the one-cap England international.

The report, which states that West Ham, Coventry City and Hull City have been tracking Harwood-Bellis throughout the summer.

It also adds that Southampton are unlikely to deal at that price, so West Ham may know they would have to go beyond it if they were to enter the race.

However, A Bola says Benfica are hopeful that Harwood-Bellis' desire to move on might play into their hands.

What else do West Ham need this summer?

In truth, Nuno would probably take reinforcement all across the pitch before the window closes.

Goals seem to his big desire, with AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott and Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor said to be high on their shortlist.

More width would be welcome, too, and Arsenal's Reiss Nelson has been named as a prominent target for the Hammers.

A switch for Celtic attacking midfielder Engels is likely to go through as well, as things hot up in term of incomings.

Nuno will be keen to see progress made in the next couple of weeks as he aims to engineer an immediate return to the Premier League.