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3 Reasons why Leicester should sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis

By Jayden Whitworth

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Leicester City target Taylor Harwood-Bellis of Burnley celebrates with teammates after winning the Sky Bet Championship following victory against Blackburn Rovers after the Sky Bet Championship between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley at Ewood Park on April 25, 2023 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Leicester City target Taylor Harwood-Bellis of Burnley celebrates with teammates after winning the Sky Bet Championship following victory against Blackburn Rovers after the Sky Bet Championship between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley at Ewood Park on April 25, 2023 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) /
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STOCKPORT, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Leicester City target Taylor Harwood-Bellis of Manchester City looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Stockport County and Bradford City at Edgeley Park on August 15, 2023 in Stockport, England. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images) /

3. Harwood-Bellis is familiar with Maresca’s system

Having played under Kompany last season Harwood-Bellis has received coaching from another of Pep Guardiola’s coaching disciples. Last season the Belgian manager utilised a similar system to Maresca. In defence, Burnley set up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, but in attack, they almost played a 3-3-3-1 or a 3-2-5 similar to Maresca’s 3-2-4-1.

The 21-year-old also played in a side that were heavily possession-based and were dominant in most games, which we expect the Foxes to be this season. He is not afraid to step into midfield and make a pass, but he also enjoys the traditional side of the defensive game as he is quite happy to put his body on the line to make a big block or a crunching tackle. This makes him the perfect blend of a traditional no-nonsense defender and a more modern ball-playing centre-back.

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Harwood-Bellis could be available for a fee of around £15m, if Leicester can’t afford to pay the fee he may also be available to take on a loan with a view to a permanent deal next season. Either way, it is a no-brainer. Get it done Enzo.