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Leeds United transfer pursuit of Igor Paixao

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2026-08-05 13:07 UTC → 2026-08-06 21:34 UTC · added removed

Leeds United announced have moved to formalise a £30 million (≈€30‑35 million) bid for Brazilian winger Igor Paixao, Paixão, who is remains under contract with Olympique de Marseille. The club’s interest is driven by Marseille’s financial strain and owner John McCourt has set a €50 million price tag, creating a stalemate, although the need club faces UEFA financial‑fair‑play pressure and may consider lower offers. Paixão has publicly said he prefers to reduce its wage bill, making Paixao stay at Marseille, citing a likely exit candidate. Leeds’ broader transfer activity includes the recent £34 million signing of centre‑back Tarik Muharemovic, desire to improve on a free‑transfer acquisition of forward Harry Wilson, debut season in which he recorded 12 goals and six assists in 42 Ligue 1 matches. His wife’s recent Instagram post from the Stade Vélodrome added a pending £35 million deal for goalkeeper James Trafford. Later personal dimension to the same day, reports highlighted competition from speculation. Premier League rivals Aston Villa, which could appeal Villa are also linked to Paixao with the 26‑year‑old, offering the prospect of Champions League football. football and further complicating Leeds’ chances. Leeds continued continue to shape its squad, adding their squad: they have already secured centre‑back Tarik Muharemovic for £34 million, added forward Harry Wilson on a free transfer, and discussing further targets such as are close to completing a £35 million deal for goalkeeper James Trafford. The club is also pursuing Czech midfielder Pavel Sulc, Sulc (≈£21 million), Shea Charles and defender Sebastiaan Bornauw, while also seeking a replacement left‑back after Gabriel Gudmundsson’s injury and planning to off‑load players like such as Joe Gelhardt and Largie Ramazani.

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  1. 2026-08-06 21:34 UTC Leeds United transfer pursuit of Igor Paixao
  2. 2026-08-05 13:07 UTC Leeds United transfer pursuit of Igor Paixao

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