Léo Scienza signals talks over future as Southampton hold firm on £35m price | OneFootball

Léo Scienza has put his future on the agenda after a standout season, expressing Premier League ambition while staying open to discussions with Southampton.

"I still have a contract here and feel very comfortable in the club," he said. "At the same time, after the season, I feel that I have earned with my achievements that we sit down and talk about the future." He was speaking to Transfermarkt.

"The situation in the summer has of course changed a lot, so there are topics to talk about," he said. "Basically, I am open to everything." "I have repeatedly emphasized that my big goal is the Premier League. I want to constantly develop myself and simply play football at the highest possible level."

Southampton value the 27-year-old at about £35m. He drove last season's promotion push with seven goals, 10 assists and a 7.36 average rating, plus 59 completed dribbles, the most in the division.

Aston Villa remain the live threat, with Unai Emery seeking wide players for a Champions League campaign and Scienza continuing to be mentioned. No bid has landed. At nearly 28, a £35m sale would be a one-off return near his resale peak.

For now, Tonda Eckert wants him at Staplewood and his deal runs to 2029. Southampton begin 2026/27 in the Championship on minus four points after Spygate, so keeping their best creator for the fight makes clear sense.

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