(Credit: Imago)
Wed 23 July 2025 12:30, UK
Igor Paixao is becoming the transfer story of the summer at Leeds United.
The Brazilian emerged as an early target for the Whites at Elland Road, but Marseille quickly jumped into the driving seat for his signature.
Despite that, little progress has been made by the French, and Feyenoord’s demands could make that move impossible to complete.
Now, an update on a move to Leeds has emerged.
Paixao could still join Leeds United (Credit: Imago)Paixao team speak out on Leeds United transfer
After the signing of Anton Stach from Hoffenheim, it was shared that the Whites want a new goalkeeper, striker and left winger at Elland Road.
Paixao would tick the last box, with the South American said to be worth north of £30million.
The Daily Mail has now reported that a move is currently unlikely, but “not impossible”.
It is shared that Paixao’s team has insisted that he is only negotiating with Marseille, as things stand, but little progress could open the door to West Yorkshire.
Regardless of that, the winger is said to be open to a move to Leeds if it presents itself.
Farke is ready to sign new attackers (Credit: Imago)Daniel Farke has options
As much as the Leeds fans don’t like it, the return of Jack Harrison has opened a door.
With Manor Solomon returning to Tottenham from his loan, Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Dan James have been joined by the ex-Everton loanee.
Paixao is on another level, though.
Should someone like Harrison leave, it would represent decent PSR profit given his extended contract and book value at Elland Road.
That would make the Brazilian more likely, and he would arrive with serious Champions League pedigree and a love for Raphinha, which may work to the benefit of Farke and Leeds.
A new striker and goalkeeper are likely bigger priorities for Farke, but if an opportunity to sign Paixao arises from the failures of Marseille, then they simply cannot look away.
With a highlight reel behind him enough to get any fan excited, the Brazilian running out at Elland Road would be sensational next season.
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