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Igor Paixao has been heavily linked with a move to Leeds United this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n Anton Stach became the latest arrival at Elland Road<\/a>, as Daniel Farke\u2019s Premier League squad starts to take shape ahead of the new campaign.<\/p>\n However, the Whites still have a lot of work to do in preparation for their return to the top-flight, with attacking arrivals high up on their list of priorities.<\/p>\n Hopes of getting a deal for Paixao<\/a> over the line started to fade when it was reported that an agreement was reached with Marseille, but those talks have since stalled, and Leeds may swoop.<\/p>\n Paixao<\/a> registered a remarkable 26 goal contributions for Feyenoord last season, which has seemingly earned him attention from clubs around Europe.<\/p>\n Leeds<\/a> have been linked, but Dutch football expert Michael Statham<\/a> thinks it would come as a shock if the Whites were able to seal the deal.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News<\/strong>, he said: \u201cI have heard that Paixao would prefer a move to the Premier League as he wouldn\u2019t like a move to Ligue 1. I would be surprised, though, if he were to swap Feyenoord for Leeds, given his high potential.<\/p>\n Paixao\u2019s Eredivisie record last season<\/p>\n \u201cSome may be thinking that Paixao is the same as Luis Sinisterra. However, Paixao has a lot more to his game. They are both inverted left-wingers, but Paixao has more speed, quality and directness in his play. The Brazilian is lethal with goal contributions, using his skill and tight finishing.<\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately for Leeds fans, I still think that Paixao will choose to play for a team that is in European competition. He has the ability to play for a top club in Europe. <\/p>\n \u201cIf Leeds can pull it off, then I would expect a stellar season before Paixao shoots off for another team. It is exciting that Leeds are even linked with such a good player.\u201d<\/p>\n As good a signing as Paixao would be, there is still doubt as to whether Leeds will be able to reach an agreement<\/a>, given the finances at hand.<\/p>\n With that said, the Whites mustn\u2019t put all their eggs in one basket and get to work on other attacking targets as the Premier League season edges closer.<\/p>\n![\"Daniel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/daniel-farke-2-1024x576.jpg\")
Farke has taken Leeds back to the Premier League. (Credit: Imago)Leeds are still outsiders for Paixao transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Competition<\/td>\n Appearances<\/td>\n Goals<\/td>\n Assists<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Eredevisie<\/td>\n 34<\/td>\n 16<\/td>\n 14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n ![\"Igor](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/igor-paixao-1024x683.jpg\")
Paixao has been linked with Leeds (Credit: Imago)Leeds must have other targets ready to go<\/strong><\/p>\n