Tottenham Hotspur have set their sight on a Championship midfielder who managed 20 goal contributions in 47 appearances last season.
Tottenham Hotspur managed to avoid relegation to the Championship last season after securing a 1-0 victory over Everton on the final day of the campaign.
However, since then, the Lilywhites have been aggressive in their recruitment this summer, bringing in quality to bolster both their defence and midfield.
A mouth-watering £237 million has been spent so far, but Tottenham continue to be linked with other options amid their squad rebuild.
Tottenham eye Southampton midfielder Leo Scienza
The summer has seen further additions in midfield, with Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali completing £85 million and £100 million moves respectively.
That has left Spurs well stocked in the centre of the park, with at least eight midfielders on their books at the moment.
AS is now reporting that Tottenham are eyeing a move for Championship side Southampton midfielder Leo Scienza.
The attacking midfielder managed an outstanding seven goals and 10 assists in 37 Championship games last season, while registering 20 goal contributions in 47 appearances across all competitions.
It is explained that his impressive output over the last two seasons has put him on the radar of Spurs and several other sides.
| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Championship | 37 | 7 | 10 | 2,415 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 271 | |
| Bundesliga | 2 | 1 | 0 | 180 | |
| Championship Play-offs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 171 | |
| DFB-Pokal | 1 | 2 | 0 | 82 | |
| EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62 | |
| Total | 47 | 10 | 10 | 3,181 | |
| 2024/25 | Bundesliga | 25 | 3 | 3 | 1,154 |
| UEFA Conference League | 6 | 1 | 1 | 478 | |
| Bundesliga Play-offs | 2 | 1 | 1 | 135 | |
| UEFA Conference League Qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| DFB-Pokal | 2 | 0 | 1 | 79 | |
| Total | 37 | 6 | 6 | 1,946 |
Spurs face competition for Leo Scienza
Tottenham are not the only side monitoring the Brazilian, with Crystal Palace, Como, Atalanta, Real Betis and Real Sociedad all keen.
Spurs are even said to have sent scouts to watch the 27-year-old at times last season. However, despite the strong interest, it is explained that Southampton could remain calm, with Scienza’s contract running until 2029.
The midfielder has seen his Transfermarkt value rise significantly over the last couple of seasons, increasing from €3 million (£2.6 million) to €12 million (£10.4 million) in the space of a year.