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Vincent Kompany, ex-boss of Southampton star Taylor Harwood-Bellis has applauded the defender. Is this the beginning of the prodigy's surprise Bayern links?

Being Southampton fans, we all share an emotional tie to the club. This is why their distressed relegation situation hits us differently.

Though quite sad, it's a reality that of the current Saints roster, not many can start in Europe's biggest clubs. Such has been their quality recently.

But if this saddened you, be prepared for the next realization. The realization that of the very few brilliant names currently present, most would leave the club if the Saints get relegated.

Still, unaware of the reality? Well, in the last few days, various transfer links have been established for the Saints' brilliant triad- Aaron Ramsdale, Tyler Dibling, and Taylor Harwood Bellis.

Now, talks for Ramsdale and Dibling have prevailed for long, but what's going clearly unnoticed is Harwood-Bellis' situation.

In case you missed it, just a few days ago, the defender was linked with West Ham. But while this had hinted at a move for him, a recent gesture from ex-boss has almost guaranteed his future away from the Saints.

Vincent Kompany, under whom Harwood-Bellis, first came under the spotlight has praised the defender recently.

Kompany praises Harwood-Bellis - A start of a surprise transfer?

As per TBR Football, the current Bayern boss said: “I think his biggest quality, that is perhaps more difficult to see on the eye, is his leadership and his incredible drive and high standards.”

Though just a praise for now, these words from Kompany might hint at something else.

Remember, last summer, Bayern let go of their defensive leader Matthijs de Ligt. Maybe, Kompany now views Harwood-Bellis as the next defensive leader at Bayern, who he knows well from his Burnley days.

But you know what? This rumor if turned into reality, can wreak havoc for Southampton. Even imagining a Saints backline without the 23-year-old feels scary.