Leeds United are desperate to add proven top flight quality to their attack this summer.
Daniel Farke needs to ensure his Leeds United team have the output in the forward line for Leeds to survive relegation.
Goals can come in a multitude of ways, via clinical strikers, set-piece threats, or wide forwards with directness and flair.
In their recent Premier League stint, the likes of Raphinha, Jack Harrison, and Luis Sinisterra all chipped in with goals regularly.
The latter was signed from Feyenoord and was a success in spite of injury issues. Leeds could now look to go down that route again this summer in the form of Igor Paixao.
Photo by ANP via Getty ImagesPaixao emerges as a target for Leeds and Brighton
The Brazilian winger has been plying his trade with the Dutch giants since 2022, where he has established himself as one of the best wide attackers in the division.
Now, following his best season in the Eredivisie, Paixao is being linked with a move away from the club. Leeds and Brighton and Hove Albion are said to be keen.
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The latest comes via Dutch outlet fr12, who state Leeds and Brighton have explicitly made inquiries in recent days after it came out that Marseille are also interested.
However, the Brazilian is still contracted until 2029 and Feyenoord therefore do not feel the need to sell him, given their hand in negotiations is strong.
Therefore, they can stick to a high asking price. The club reportedly wants at least €40 million (£33.8 million) for the player to depart the club.
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💰 L’OM n’a, jusqu’à présent, formulé aucune offre au Feyenoord Rotterdam pour Igor Paixão
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➡️ Leeds, Brighton et Naples ont également pris des informations
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Per journalist Santi Aouna, Napoli are also keen on his services, as well as Leeds and Brighton.
Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesPaixao’s goal and assist tally is incredibly exciting for Leeds
Last season, Leeds spread the goals around their attack well, with seven players in the squad hitting more than 10 goal involvements.
Joel Piroe (26), Manor Solomon (23), and Dan James (21) were the only players to hit 20+ in all competitions. However, the Premier League is undoubtedly a step up and how that translates for each player isn’t exactly clear.
Paixao’s Feyenoord career (all comps)
Paixao is hitting the prime of his career at the age of 24 and is hugely exciting in terms of his output. He has improved season on season with Feyenoord as well. His 32 goal involvements show his devastating ability for the Dutch outfit.
It wouldn’t be the first time Leeds have signed an exciting Brazilian winger from abroad after gaining promotion back to the Premier League. If he’s anything like Raphinha, Leeds fans should be extremely excited.