According to Sky Sports Transfer Center, Southampton has rejected Porto's offer of £19 million to Baylis. Southampton is willing to sell players but thinks he is worth more.

Sky Sports said that Southampton is also negotiating with Cologne for striker Towns.

The 23-year-old England defender Baylis made 38 appearances in various competitions last season, scoring 3 goals. Bailis' contract with the club expires in the summer of 2028, and currently the player De has turned 22 million euros.