{"id":153046,"date":"2025-06-02T21:02:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T21:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/153046\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T21:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T21:02:20","slug":"leeds-united-open-talks-for-34m-rated-brazilian-that-produced-more-ga-than-joel-piroe-last-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/153046\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United open talks for \u00a334m-rated Brazilian that produced more G+A than Joel Piroe last season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leeds United are desperate to add proven top flight quality to their attack this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daniel Farke<\/a> needs to ensure his Leeds United<\/a> team have the output in the forward line for Leeds to survive relegation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Goals can come in a multitude of ways, via clinical strikers, set-piece threats, or wide forwards with directness and flair.<\/p>\n

In their recent Premier League<\/a> stint, the likes of Raphinha, Jack Harrison, and Luis Sinisterra all chipped in with goals regularly.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"PhotoPhoto by ANP via Getty ImagesPaixao emerges as a target for Leeds and Brighton<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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The latest comes via\u00a0Dutch outlet fr12, who state Leeds and Brighton have explicitly made inquiries in recent days after it came out that Marseille are also interested.<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Therefore, they can stick to a high asking price. The club reportedly wants at least \u20ac40 million (\u00a333.8 million) for the player to depart the club. <\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcb0 L’OM n’a, jusqu’\u00e0 pr\u00e9sent, formul\u00e9 aucune offre au Feyenoord Rotterdam pour Igor Paix\u00e3o<\/p>\n

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\u27a1\ufe0f Leeds, Brighton et Naples ont \u00e9galement pris des informations <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb0 Feyenoord Rotterdam en attendant\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/yEuTJw7ukC<\/a><\/p>\n

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Per journalist Santi Aouna, Napoli are also keen on his services, as well as Leeds and Brighton.<\/p>\n

\"PhotoPhoto by George Wood\/Getty ImagesPaixao\u2019s goal and assist tally is incredibly exciting for Leeds<\/p>\n

Last season, Leeds spread the goals around their attack well, with seven players in the squad hitting more than 10 goal involvements.<\/p>\n

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\u2019t exactly clear.<\/p>\n\nSeason<\/td>\nAppearances<\/td>\nGoals<\/td>\nAssists<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n2022\/23<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n2023\/24<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n2024\/25<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Paixao\u2019s Feyenoord career (all comps)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

It wouldn\u2019t be the first time Leeds have signed an exciting Brazilian winger from abroad after gaining promotion back to the Premier League. If he\u2019s anything like Raphinha, Leeds fans should be extremely excited.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n