{"id":323361,"date":"2025-08-06T20:09:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T20:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/323361\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T20:09:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T20:09:13","slug":"leeds-united-can-go-one-better-than-igor-paixao-with-really-exciting-liverpool-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/323361\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United can\u00a0go one better than\u00a0Igor Paixao with \u2018really exciting\u2019 Liverpool player"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leeds United need to sign Daniel Farke a winger following their disappointment in pursuit of Igor Paixao.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s fair to say that Leeds United<\/a> did all they could in pursuit of the Feyenoord forward, with some even stating that Leeds came incredibly close to landing Igor Paixao<\/a>. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s an incredibly frustrating situation for all those involved with the club, both fans and the recruitment department alike. However, they came close and Paixao was deemed as Leeds\u2019 hardest transfer deal<\/a> of the window so far.<\/p>\n

In spite of trying all they could, including new-boy\u00a0Lucas Perri speaking directly with Paixao<\/a>, his international compatriot, on the phone, it proved to be futile. That said, Leeds will continue to seek out \u2018reach signings\u2019 like Paixao<\/a>. <\/p>\n

However, perhaps most crucially, it has become clear that\u00a0Leeds are also looking at wingers on both flanks<\/a>\u00a0and not just left-sided profiles. That element is particularly vital, giving them a wider market to operate in.<\/p>\n

\"LeedsPhoto by George Wood\/Getty ImagesLiverpool winger Ben Doak would be a fantastic loan addition for Leeds United<\/p>\n

The Athletic\u2019s\u00a0Beren Cross believes Leeds have pitched to several wingers<\/a>\u00a0in recent weeks, and there has been movement on that front more recently following the Paixao snub.<\/p>\n

Dilane Bakwa has been linked alongside Bilal El Khannouss<\/a>, with Cross reiterating they are a duo Leeds like<\/a> and either or both could yet be signed before the transfer deadline at the start of September.<\/p>\n

We think Bakwa could be a better fit for Leeds<\/a> than Paixao, given that he is a more natural right-sided player. Leeds\u2019 four current wide options contain just one player who prefers the right-hand flank in Dan James.<\/p>\n

MORE LEEDS UNITED STORIES<\/p>\n

Should the budget be tight approaching the end of the window, then a loan ought to be considered. There is one player who could fit the bill in that sense \u2014 Liverpool\u2019s Ben Doak.<\/p>\n

Despite an injury-hit season on loan with Middlesbrough, the young Scot is predominantly a right-sided winger who hit 10 goal involvements (3G, 7A) in just 24 appearances.<\/p>\n

Nine of those came during his final 16 games for the club once Doak was up to speed, with Michael Carrick\u2019s side one of the best and most dangerous teams in the division at the point where Doak was fully fit and firing.<\/p>\n

There are obvious question marks over whether he is ready to step up right now to the Premier League, but a loan is lower risk and could help Leeds to save cash for the expensive striker and attacking midfield duo.<\/p>\n

Scottish pundit Greg Robertson said on The Game Football Podcast: \u201cThis guy (Doak) is raw pace,\u2019 Robertson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s also really technically gifted. \u201cIt\u2019s really exciting. I know the part of this conversation is couched in, like, should we be getting too excited? We don\u2019t have many people to get excited about.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think he\u2019s a player of enormous potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ManchesterPhoto by Ben Roberts \u2013 Danehouse\/Getty ImagesFive other Premier League wingers who could be available to Leeds on loan<\/p>\n

There is every chance that some younger and fringe squad players will be made available late in the window by other Premier League clubs, which is why Leeds will be keen to swoop on one of those perhaps.<\/p>\n

Other players include Man City\u2019s Oscar Bobb, who is also returning from an injury layoff and he could be available if regular first-team minutes are what both the player and Pep Guardiola are after.<\/p>\n