(Credit: Imago)

Igor Paixao decides on Leeds or Marseille as bids submitted

Andrew graduated with a degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Sunderland in 2024 and gained his NCTJ Diploma in Journalism in the same year. He has previously covered Blyth Spartans AFC and South Shields FC for the Non-League Paper and worked as head of media at Seaham Red Star FC and Willington Quay Saints FC. Andrew completed the Breaking Media Academy programme before joining Breaking Media permanently in July 2025.

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27 Jul 2025, 6:16 am

Leeds United have re-entered the race for Igor Paixao.

Paixao, 25, looked set to move to French giants Marseille this summer after Leeds failed to agree a fee with Feyenoord.

However, the Whites have accelerated talks with the Dutch giants to finalise a deal for the winger, with a bid reportedly tabled.

Marseille have responded with their own bid for Paixao, and the Brazilian's preference has been revealed.

Leeds are in a transfer battle with Marseille for Igor Paixao (Credit: Imago)

Paixao prefers Marseille move

Leeds could still miss out on the Brazilian this summer, despite an agreement being close.

La Gazzetta Dello Sport's print edition (27 July, pg 15) has reported that Paixao's preference is to move to Marseille.

They say that both clubs have tabled £26.2million offers to Feyenoord for his services, with the French club now gaining an advantage from his preference.

Roma are also interested in the Brazilian, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side ready to make a move for Paixao while also holding interest in both Antonio Nusa and Christos Tzolis.

Farke could be set to miss out on Paixao (Credit: Imago)

Paixao can star at Leeds if his head can be turned

After Manor Solomon returned to Tottenham Hotspur after his loan spell, Leeds need a creative spark on the flanks, ready for their Premier League return.

Paixao can provide that threat, along with a deadly eye for goal, as shown by his 30 goal contributions in the Eredivisie last season.

Competition	Appearances	Goals	Assists
Eredivisie	34	16	14
UEFA Champions League	11	2	5

Paixao had an outstanding season in Holland last time out

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's performances in Europe can provide that.

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