Leeds United is one of several clubs monitoring Hearts' Scottish defender Alfie Osborne, having inquired about the 17-year-old's situation in recent weeks alongside Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Sunderland, and Fulham. The player, who has 4 caps for Scotland U19, is the subject of significant Premier League interest ahead of the summer, and Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly the frontrunners to sign him. According to sources, representatives from both Arsenal and Man City were present to watch Osborne play for Scotland's Under-19s against Italy on Wednesday. His notable performance in that match is said to have caused clubs to increase their efforts to arrange a summer transfer. In the 2025/2026 season, Osborne has made 27 appearances in the Scottish Lowland Football League, scoring one goal. English sides would be able to sign Osborne for a compensation package understood to be under £250,000. While Hearts have made efforts to secure him with a new long-term contract, the player is not currently planning to extend his stay, making a transfer possible.