(Credit: Imago)

Leeds take huge step to seal Igor Paixao transfer as agents wowed

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23 Jul 2025, 11:40 am

Leeds United are reportedly making their move to convince Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao to join this summer.

The 25-year-old is on the back of an impressive season in The Netherlands, scoring 18 goals and providing 19 assists in 47 games in all competitions.

Predominantly a left winger, the Brazilian is capable of playing as a number 10 as well as on the right flank.

Daniel Farke wants Leeds to sign Paixao. (Credit: Imago)

Leeds United proposal impresses Paixao's representatives

Leeds United are extremely keen on signing Paixao this summer, but have to fend off competition from Marseille.

According to Graham Smyth in the Yorkshire Evening Post (23 July), the Whites even made a proposal to secure his services.

The representatives of the 25-year-old were impressed with the presentation and proposal, and a move to the Premier League is of interest to him.

The Elland Road outfit have also been reassured that no deal is close between Marseille and Feyenoord and that they still stand a chance to complete the transfer.

(Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media)

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It's good to see Leeds United taking the pursuit of Paixao seriously as he could be an important signing.

Marseille are keen and he's surely aware of that and they're even taking some efforts to secure his services.

However, the fact that his representatives were impressed with the Whites' proposal suggests that the 25-year-old may fancy a Premier League move as well.

The Raphinha comparison is an obvious one, but it's certainly something Paixao should consider, as it's a similar trajectory and he then went on to achieve big things at Barcelona and he's also in contention for the Ballon d'Or.

The pursuit of the Brazilian also shows ambition from the owners as they're willing to back their manager in the transfer window in order to avoid relegation next season.

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