Leo Scienza edges towards Aston Villa move, he already got stamp of approval from Man City star
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Credit: Manh Tung - Breaking Media Mon 27 April 2026 9:30, UK Leo Scienza appears ready to take the Premier League by storm, and Aston Villa could be the club to give him the platform to do so.The 27-year-old has seven goals and 10 assists in 35 Championship appearances this season, with Southampton standing a very good chance of securing promotion via the play-offs.Scienza could have added to his record against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final, and even looked like he had in the first half, only for the flag to go up for offside after he hit the back of the net.He has been an incredible discovery for the Saints for just £8.7million. Villa’s transfer chiefs are already keeping an eye on the player, and they have surely seen everything they need to after the weekend.Southampton think they’ve taken the lead, but the flag cuts the celebrations short 😔📺 Watch live on TNT Sports and HBO Max pic.twitter.com/ChgsbZOmiO— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 25, 2026 View Tweet 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.
VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Leo Scienza has already proven himself to Aston VillaFootball Insider understands that Scienza is open to joining Villa at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, though Unai Emery’s side are likely to face a battle for the 27-year-old’s signature.His lightning-quick pace and frustrating trickery make him an intriguing purchase ahead of the summer, especially given that he has already proven himself against Arsenal and Man City in the FA Cup.Despite not grabbing goal contributions against either, the Brazilian caused chaos in the quarter-final and semi-final, but it just wasn’t enough to secure a spot in the final for the Saints.Leo Scienza’s stats [FotMob]Vs ArsenalVs Man CityMinutes played7190Touches3433Big chances missed10Hit woodwork10Successful dribbles100% (1/1)0% (0/1)Recoveries25Ground duels won78% (7/9)50% (3/6)Fouls won51His stats may not look the best, but given that the Saints were the underdogs in both of these situations, he was more than dangerous enough, with Man City’s Jeremy Doku clearly impressed.Jeremy Doku clearly impressed by Southampton starAlso known for his pace and trickery, Doku made a telling impact in the semi-final, coming off the bench to score City’s equaliser before handing the ball off for Nico Gonzalez to fire home from long range.But taking to Instagram stories after the game (26 April), Doku shared an image with the winger, walking down the tunnel at Wembley Stadium with the caption: “My brother in Christ”.Credit: InstagramWhether Southampton make it back to the Premier League or not this season, it would appear that their No.13 is destined for a move to the top tier of English football one way or another.If Villa aren’t the ones to sign him, then another club will. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see a transfer battle break out over the winger’s signature this summer. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.
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