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Leeds United have re-entered the race for Igor Paixao.<\/strong><\/p>\n Paixao<\/a>, 25, looked set to move to French giants Marseille this summer after Leeds<\/a> failed to agree a fee with Feyenoord.<\/p>\n However, the Whites have accelerated talks with the Dutch giants<\/a> to finalise a deal for the winger, with a bid reportedly tabled.<\/p>\n Marseille have responded with their own bid for Paixao, and the Brazilian\u2019s preference has been revealed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Leeds could still miss out on the Brazilian<\/a> this summer, despite an agreement being close.<\/p>\n La Gazzetta Dello Sport\u2019s print edition (27 July, pg 15) has reported that Paixao\u2019s preference is to move to Marseille.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n They say that both clubs have tabled \u00a326.2million offers<\/a> to Feyenoord for his services, with the French club now gaining an advantage from his preference.<\/p>\n Roma are also interested in the Brazilian, with Gian Piero Gasperini\u2019s side ready to make a move for Paixao while also holding interest in both Antonio Nusa and Christos Tzolis.<\/p>\n After Manor Solomon returned to Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> after his loan spell, Leeds need a creative spark on the flanks, ready for their Premier League<\/a> return.<\/p>\n Paixao can provide that threat, along with a deadly eye for goal, as shown by his 30 goal contributions in the Eredivisie last season.<\/p>\n Paixao had an outstanding season in Holland last time out<\/p>\n With the gap between the Premier League and Championship growing constantly, the Yorkshire side need to bring in proven players at the top level, and the Brazilian\u2019s performances in Europe can provide that.<\/p>\n![\"Feyenoord](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Igor-Paixao-2-1024x576.jpg\")
Leeds are in a transfer battle with Marseille for Igor Paixao (Credit: Imago)Paixao prefers Marseille move<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Daniel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/daniel-farke-leeds-1024x575.png\")
Farke could be set to miss out on Paixao (Credit: Imago)Paixao can star at Leeds if his head can be turned<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Competition<\/strong><\/td>\n Appearances<\/strong><\/td>\n Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n Assists<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Eredivisie<\/td>\n 34<\/td>\n 16<\/td>\n 14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n UEFA Champions League<\/td>\n 11<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n