Leeds news round-up: Callum Wilson update as new transfer finalised
Leeds United have added another body to their squad ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Daniel Farke will be pleased with the progress his side has made in the transfer window, though he will be fully aware that there is still a lot of work to be done.
Leeds face Everton in under a month, and the arrival of attacking reinforcements will be crucial ahead of the Premier League campaign.
With that in mind, MOT Leeds News rounds up the latest rumours to have emerged from Elland Road.
Igor Paixao wants Premier League move
Leeds have been linked with a move for Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao this summer, who has also attracted attention from Marseille.
The Ligue 1 side were said to have reached an agreement in principle, but talks have since stalled, and Dutch football expert Michael Statham provided an update on his future.
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Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, he said: “I have heard that Paixao would prefer a move to the Premier League as he wouldn’t like a move to Ligue 1. I would be surprised, though, if he were to swap Feyenoord for Leeds, given his high potential.
“If Leeds can pull it off, then I would expect a stellar season before Paixao shoots off for another team. It is exciting that Leeds are even linked with such a good player.”
Neil Warnock agrees with Callum Wilson claim
Leeds have made no secret of their desire to sign a new striker this summer, and have been linked with several from all around Europe.
Callum Wilson was one mooted for a switch to Elland Road, in a transfer that has already received Neil Warnock’s seal of approval.
Via talkSPORT, Ross McCormack said: “The one I think, if I was looking at it in the summer, I would have gone for would be (Callum) Wilson, to be honest.”
Warnock replied: “Yeah, because you know what you’re getting, don’t you?”
Leeds announce Anton Stach transfer
After a lengthy wait, Anton Stach put pen to paper to seal his move from Hoffenheim to Leeds on Tuesday (22 July).
The German powerhouse checked in at Elland Road after an initial £17million deal was agreed with the Bundesliga outfit.
However, Leeds are still in the market for three key additions to their starting lineup after the arrival of Stach, with a new goalkeeper and striker high up on the list of priorities.
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