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Leo Scienza Transfer from Southampton to Aston Villa
According to sources for Football Insider, it was revealed prior to spygate that Leo Scienza wants to join a Premier League side for next season. It is suggested that Aston Villa are confident they can sign him following the latest drama at Southampton.
According to sources for Football Insider, it was revealed prior to spygate that Leo Scienza wants to join a Premier League side for next season. It is suggested that Aston Villa are confident they can sign him following the latest drama at Southampton.
According to Sky Sports Germany, several major clubs are monitoring Leo Scienza. The report states that Premier League club Aston Villa is interested and that Brazilian clubs Flamengo and Palmeiras are also tracking him, but that a return to his home country is described as unlikely at this stage of his career. The same report suggests Scienza could be worth more than €30 million (£25.3m) this summer. Scienza's Southampton contract, which runs until 2029, does not include a release clause.
According to Sky Sports Germany, several major clubs are monitoring Leo Scienza. The report states that Premier League club Aston Villa is interested and that Brazilian clubs Flamengo and Palmeiras are also tracking him, but that a return to his home country is described as unlikely at this stage of his career. The same report suggests Scienza could be worth more than €30 million (£25.3m) this summer. Scienza's Southampton contract, which runs until 2029, does not include a release clause.
According to 'Sky', Aston Villa is monitoring the situation of the 27-year-old attacker Léo Scienza, who has recorded 17 scorer points in 37 games for FC Southampton. Southampton is reportedly demanding a transfer fee of 30 million euros.
According to 'Sky', Aston Villa is monitoring the situation of the 27-year-old attacker Léo Scienza, who has recorded 17 scorer points in 37 games for FC Southampton. Southampton is reportedly demanding a transfer fee of 30 million euros.
Aston Villa have shown interest in Léo Scienza and are conducting deeper internal checks before the summer. The player's release clause is set at €29m (£25m). Léo Scienza has indicated his preference is to continue his career in Europe and recently stated that the Premier League is his main target. Southampton's promotion outcome will influence their stance on keeping or selling him.
Aston Villa have shown interest in Léo Scienza and are conducting deeper internal checks before the summer. The player's release clause is set at €29m (£25m). Léo Scienza has indicated his preference is to continue his career in Europe and recently stated that the Premier League is his main target. Southampton's promotion outcome will influence their stance on keeping or selling him.
According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, Leo Scienza is prepared to assess his options if Southampton fail to earn promotion. The report adds that Aston Villa could be among the Premier League clubs willing to offer the winger a chance to play in the Premier League if Southampton cannot offer him Premier League football. Southampton do not want to lose Scienza, but he might feel he is ready to make that move if they do not win promotion.
According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, Leo Scienza is prepared to assess his options if Southampton fail to earn promotion. The report adds that Aston Villa could be among the Premier League clubs willing to offer the winger a chance to play in the Premier League if Southampton cannot offer him Premier League football. Southampton do not want to lose Scienza, but he might feel he is ready to make that move if they do not win promotion.
Several Premier League clubs have shown interest in Southampton's Léo Scienza. It is reported that Tottenham, Aston Villa, Fulham, Everton, and Leeds United are among the teams monitoring the 27-year-old Brazilian-Luxembourgish attacking midfielder. Other clubs in Europe are also monitoring him. Professionals from these clubs have attended recent games at St Mary's Stadium to observe the player. In the 2025/2026 Championship season, Scienza has made 31 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 8 assists. He joined Southampton from Heidenheim in September 2025 for a €9.0M fee. His contract is set to expire in June 2029. According to reports in March and April 2026, Southampton's asking price for the player is at least €20 million. His current Transfermarkt valuation is €10.00m.
Several Premier League clubs have shown interest in Southampton's Léo Scienza. It is reported that Tottenham, Aston Villa, Fulham, Everton, and Leeds United are among the teams monitoring the 27-year-old Brazilian-Luxembourgish attacking midfielder. Other clubs in Europe are also monitoring him. Professionals from these clubs have attended recent games at St Mary's Stadium to observe the player. In the 2025/2026 Championship season, Scienza has made 31 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 8 assists. He joined Southampton from Heidenheim in September 2025 for a €9.0M fee. His contract is set to expire in June 2029. According to reports in March and April 2026, Southampton's asking price for the player is at least €20 million. His current Transfermarkt valuation is €10.00m.
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