Why Leeds United can now tempt Marseille with discounted Igor Paixao bid
Leeds United could have an opportunity to sign Igor Paixao from Olympique Marseille for a cut-price fee.
The Whites have the Brazil winger on their radar again after missing out on his signature a year back.
While the Ligue 1 side won the race for the 26-year-old former Feyenoord attacker, they may have to cash in on him in the final weeks of the transfer window.
The Elland Road hierarchy can tempt Marseille into selling Paixao, who's seen as one of their most valuable assets.
Last season, the winger scored six goals and provided six assists for the French club in the league.
Despite the forward establishing himself as a key player at CEPAC Velodrome, he could be on his way out.
How much Leeds United could sign Igor Paixao for
Leeds were told to pay £42.7million for Paixao after Marseille's American owner Frank McCourt's decision.
The Whites may already have found an opening to reach an agreement for a lower fee.
According to La Provence in their print edition on 13 August, France's football finance regulator has placed restrictions on the Ligue 1 side's ability to recruit players due to their wage bill and transfer dealings.
The French club are yet to receive a green light from authorities to resume spending.
With Marseille also having to comply with UEFA's salary rules, uncertainty remains regarding their star players.
In terms of Paixao, the Whites are monitoring his situation and the Ligue 1 side reportedly can't resist an offer of around £34m for him.
The transfers Daniel Farke could be looking for after James Trafford deal
Leeds have shown ambition this summer by spending significant sums on Tarik Muharemovic and James Trafford.
The Whites also signed Harry Wilson as a free agent after his contract at Fulham expired.
Daniel Farke will surely want to see a few more fresh faces arrive at Elland Road before the start of the Premier League.
A new number two should be on the West Yorkshire outfit's wishlist as Lucas Perri looks to be on his way out.
Gabriel Gudmundsson's injury means that the Peacocks must look for cover at left-back.
Another creative outlet like Paixao to spice up Farke's attack may be the final piece of the puzzle for a successful campaign in LS11.