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Leo Scienza Transfer from Southampton to Leeds United
Sources told Football Insider that Leeds are likely to be unable to afford the transfer fee for Southampton's Leo Scienza this summer. According to the Transfer Insider podcast, Southampton's ownership is attempting to set a high price for Scienza to prevent a potential transfer and they aim to retain the player. The podcast also stated that although Leeds were mentioned as a club with interest, Scienza is not currently a priority target for Daniel Farke’s team.
Sources told Football Insider that Leeds are likely to be unable to afford the transfer fee for Southampton's Leo Scienza this summer. According to the Transfer Insider podcast, Southampton's ownership is attempting to set a high price for Scienza to prevent a potential transfer and they aim to retain the player. The podcast also stated that although Leeds were mentioned as a club with interest, Scienza is not currently a priority target for Daniel Farke’s team.
Leeds United are interested in Southampton's Leo Scienza, following a season where he had a combined 17 goals and assists in the Championship. RTI Esporte reported in April that the Whites and several other Premier League sides have been evaluating the possibility of signing the 27-year-old this summer. According to journalist Adam Blackmore, speaking on BBC Solent Sport, Southampton owner Dragan Solak does not want to sell Scienza unless the club receives what was described as stupid money for him. Blackmore also reported that he was quoted a figure of £35m by Solak, an amount the owner would find difficult to refuse. Leeds are already in talks with the player's employers.
Leeds United are interested in Southampton's Leo Scienza, following a season where he had a combined 17 goals and assists in the Championship. RTI Esporte reported in April that the Whites and several other Premier League sides have been evaluating the possibility of signing the 27-year-old this summer. According to journalist Adam Blackmore, speaking on BBC Solent Sport, Southampton owner Dragan Solak does not want to sell Scienza unless the club receives what was described as stupid money for him. Blackmore also reported that he was quoted a figure of £35m by Solak, an amount the owner would find difficult to refuse. Leeds are already in talks with the player's employers.
Leeds United continue to be linked with Léo Scienza. According to Italian journalist Marco Mampreso, Southampton's financial situation could force the club to reconsider their stance on the player, and they may now be more open to negotiating below a valuation of around €29m (£25m) as they look to manage their finances. Only a few weeks ago, Southampton appeared to be in a more favorable position, with a new contract for Léo Scienza under consideration while interested clubs were being presented with the same valuation.
Leeds United continue to be linked with Léo Scienza. According to Italian journalist Marco Mampreso, Southampton's financial situation could force the club to reconsider their stance on the player, and they may now be more open to negotiating below a valuation of around €29m (£25m) as they look to manage their finances. Only a few weeks ago, Southampton appeared to be in a more favorable position, with a new contract for Léo Scienza under consideration while interested clubs were being presented with the same valuation.
Capology states that winger Leo Scienza is on £20,000 a week at Southampton. The same site estimates that Leeds are paying £100,000 a week to top earner Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Capology states that winger Leo Scienza is on £20,000 a week at Southampton. The same site estimates that Leeds are paying £100,000 a week to top earner Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
According to Football Insider, Leo Scienza is eager to join Leeds United this summer as he looks to leave Southampton following the Spygate saga.
According to Football Insider, Leo Scienza is eager to join Leeds United this summer as he looks to leave Southampton following the Spygate saga.
Multiple reports indicate that Leeds United have registered interest in Léo Scienza. Southampton internally value Léo Scienza at approximately £30 million, and his contract includes a release clause of around €25 million.
Multiple reports indicate that Leeds United have registered interest in Léo Scienza. Southampton internally value Léo Scienza at approximately £30 million, and his contract includes a release clause of around €25 million.
Leeds United have been linked with a potential move for Leo Scienza, who performed well for Southampton during the 2025-26 season. Leeds United can offer Scienza guaranteed top-flight football next season. It is said that following Southampton's Spygate scandal and their failure to secure promotion, the interest of other clubs is more likely to attract the winger.
Leeds United have been linked with a potential move for Leo Scienza, who performed well for Southampton during the 2025-26 season. Leeds United can offer Scienza guaranteed top-flight football next season. It is said that following Southampton's Spygate scandal and their failure to secure promotion, the interest of other clubs is more likely to attract the winger.
Leeds United are conducting further internal checks on Léo Scienza ahead of the summer. The player's release clause is set at €29m (£25m). 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 decision on whether to keep or sell him.
Leeds United are conducting further internal checks on Léo Scienza ahead of the summer. The player's release clause is set at €29m (£25m). 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 decision on whether to keep or sell him.
Leo Scienza is a leading target for Leeds United. According to sources cited by Football Insider, Southampton are confident they can retain him. The Transfer Insider podcast explained that a number of clubs will look at Leo Scienza and that Premier League clubs, not just Leeds, are willing to offer him an opportunity to play at the highest level. There is a growing feeling he is ready to move to the Premier League, and the Brazilian could be persuaded to leave St Mary’s, although it is not certain.
Leo Scienza is a leading target for Leeds United. According to sources cited by Football Insider, Southampton are confident they can retain him. The Transfer Insider podcast explained that a number of clubs will look at Leo Scienza and that Premier League clubs, not just Leeds, are willing to offer him an opportunity to play at the highest level. There is a growing feeling he is ready to move to the Premier League, and the Brazilian could be persuaded to leave St Mary’s, although it is not certain.
Several Premier League clubs have demonstrated interest in Southampton's Brazilian-Luxembourgish attacking midfielder Léo Scienza. Among the teams monitoring the 27-year-old's situation are Tottenham, Aston Villa, Fulham, Everton, and Leeds United, with other European clubs also keeping track of the player. To observe Scienza, professionals from these interested clubs have attended recent matches at St Mary's Stadium. In the current 2025/2026 Championship season, he has 6 goals and 8 assists in 31 appearances. Scienza joined Southampton from Heidenheim for a €9.0M fee in September 2025 and has a contract that runs until June 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his current valuation is €10.00m. Reports from March and April 2026 indicated Southampton's asking price is at least €20 million.
Several Premier League clubs have demonstrated interest in Southampton's Brazilian-Luxembourgish attacking midfielder Léo Scienza. Among the teams monitoring the 27-year-old's situation are Tottenham, Aston Villa, Fulham, Everton, and Leeds United, with other European clubs also keeping track of the player. To observe Scienza, professionals from these interested clubs have attended recent matches at St Mary's Stadium. In the current 2025/2026 Championship season, he has 6 goals and 8 assists in 31 appearances. Scienza joined Southampton from Heidenheim for a €9.0M fee in September 2025 and has a contract that runs until June 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his current valuation is €10.00m. Reports from March and April 2026 indicated Southampton's asking price is at least €20 million.
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