Aston Villa are targeting West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo, with talks between Aston Villa and Southampton over Taylor Harwood-Bellis stalled. Todibo, who joined West Ham on loan in summer 2024 and made the move permanent a year later, had a frustrating campaign last season and fell out with Graham Potter. Aston Villa are considering alternatives to strengthen their defense, with Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Joel Ordonez also on their radar. Southampton, currently 24th in the Championship with 1 win and 1 loss from 2 games, are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of their next fixture against Millwall on August 29. With a goal difference of +1, having scored 4 goals and conceded 3, they are 7 points behind leaders Millwall. Aston Villa's interest in Todibo and Harwood-Bellis indicates their desire to bolster their defense, with Ezri Konsa having joined Arsenal. The team's consideration of multiple targets suggests they are exploring various options to find the best fit. Todibo's future at West Ham is uncertain, with the defender having not featured this season. West Ham may have to compromise on a loan exit for Todibo, who reportedly refused to play for Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the final day of last season. For more information on the current squad, visit our squad page.
Impact on the Championship standings
The transfer activity of Aston Villa and other teams will likely have an impact on the Championship standings. As the season progresses, teams will be looking to strengthen their squads to improve their position in the table. Check our standings page for the latest updates. Aston Villa's next move in the transfer market will be key in determining their chances of success this season. With the transfer window still open, fans can expect more updates on the team's activities. For the latest news and updates, visit our stats page.
