Southampton are facing a battle to keep hold of winger Samuel Edozie in the final month of the transfer window, with sources indicating that the 23-year-old is subject to enquiries from Bundesliga side Paderborn and Danish giants Copenhagen. The former England U21 international is highly-regarded overseas after enjoying a successful spell on loan at Anderlecht in the 2024-25 season. Edozie is out of contract at Southampton in June 2027, and his suitors are hoping he can be lured away from St Mary's this summer.
What happened?
Edozie enjoyed a productive loan spell at Anderlecht back in 2024-25, notching four goals and four assists for the Belgian side. However, he found game time hard to come by at Southampton last term, as he managed just two starts across the entire Championship season.
Why it matters for Southampton
Tonda Eckert and Co. are looking to strengthen their squad once again for another push for the Premier League, and have also been able to keep hold of star winger Leo Scienza so far. Edozie's contract situation has alerted clubs across Europe to his availability next summer, but several are keen to try and prise him away from the South Coast in the coming weeks.
What comes next?
Paderborn are keen to make him part of their group that returns to the German top flight, while Copenhagen are likely to have UEFA Conference League football on offer. Edozie may also be presented with the chance to remain in England, meaning the youngster has a wide variety of options open to him if he chooses to leave Southampton.
Southampton are currently 15 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race, having scored 82 goals and conceded 56 this season. They are on a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough on 12 May 2026. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 4th in Championship, 80 pts, 22W-14D-10L from 46 games, recent form WDWDD.
