Leeds United have made a major move in the summer transfer market, submitting a bid in excess of €30 million for Feyenoord winger Igor Paixão, according to The Athletic.
Negotiations between Leeds, Feyenoord, and the player’s representatives have been ongoing since last week, as the Premier League side look to secure one of their top targets ahead of the 2025/26 season.
🇧🇷 Igor Paixão's statistically calculated WhoScored characteristics:
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✅ Strengths:
🟢 Finishing
🟢 Crossing
🟢 Long shots
🟢 Key passes
🟢 Holding on to the ball
🟢 Direct free-kicks
❌ Weaknesses:
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Marseille Interest
Paixão, 25, has emerged as a standout performer in the Eredivisie, and his performances have attracted interest from across Europe. Ligue 1 club Marseille have shown the most consistent interest in recent months, especially with Champions League football on the horizon. However, despite their strong intent, Marseille have so far failed to finalise a deal with the Dutch club.
Leeds' bid signals serious ambition from the Yorkshire side, who are aiming to build a team strong enough to stay up in the Premier League this season. The offer reportedly exceeds the €30 million mark, which could be enough to sway Feyenoord and bring negotiations to a conclusion.
The ball is now in Paixão’s court, with both his personal terms and Feyenoord’s response to the bid set to determine the next steps. If the deal goes through, it would mark a significant statement from Leeds United as they aim to build a squad capable of consolidating itself in England's top division.
