{"id":250055,"date":"2025-07-09T06:37:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T06:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/250055\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T06:37:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T06:37:14","slug":"leeds-united-and-arsenal-suffer-defeat-in-34m-transfer-battle-with-roberto-de-zerbi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/250055\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United and Arsenal suffer defeat in \u00a334m transfer battle with Roberto De Zerbi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leeds United have plenty to do this summer, with only one attacking addition made so far to bolster Daniel Farke\u2019s side ahead of a Premier League return.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lukas Nmecha has been joined through the Elland Road door by three Leeds United<\/a> additions in defensive areas, but they are not yet finished in attack.<\/p>\n

At least a winger, a striker, and an attacking midfielder will be signed, and potentially more if Leeds make sales through other personnel in the attacking areas of the pitch.<\/p>\n

In fact, one option has emerged in recent months. Leeds have been linked with a \u00a334 million Igor Paixao<\/a> switch, alongside other interested parties in the Premier League<\/a> and beyond.<\/p>\n

\"IgorPhoto by ANP via Getty ImagesMarseille push for Leeds target Igor Paixao<\/p>\n

Paixao could be Leeds\u2019 Georginio Rutter<\/a> with the Feyenoord winger also a potential Manor Solomon replacement<\/a> if he joins the club from the Eredivisie.<\/p>\n

However, despite Leeds\u2019 reported interest, Arsenal are also keen on Paixao<\/a>, as well as Bayer Leverkusen keeping tabs on Paixao<\/a> in the summer transfer market.<\/p>\n

At one stage, it appeared Paixao might even green light Leeds\u2019 interest<\/a> after talks. However, nothing has materialised for a player who enjoyed a sensational campaign in the Netherlands last term.<\/p>\n

More recently, Aston Villa have been linked to Paixao<\/a> but the Brazilian could be headed for Ligue 1 and to play under Roberto De Zerbi at Olympique de Marseille.<\/p>\n

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Journalist Santi Aouna states Paixao wants to join Marseille. The Brazilian winger has been convinced by their project, per his post on X\/Twitter.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the French giants have offered a paid loan with an option to buy. Feyenoord want a club-record sale and hope for close to \u20ac40 million (circa. \u00a334 million) while Leverkusen and English clubs are said to remain interested.<\/p>\n

\"IgorPhoto by Marcel van Dorst \/ EYE4images\/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMissing out on Paixao would be a major blow to 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>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n2024\/25<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

Paixao is hitting the prime of his career at the age of 25 and is hugely exciting in terms of his output. He has improved season on season with Feyenoord as well. <\/p>\n

His 37 goal involvements show his devastating ability for the Dutch outfit. He could have been an exciting option but interest is at a point where it will be difficult for them to achieve any sort of deal from this point.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n