Leeds to play 60-minute halves vs RB Leipzig as Igor Paixao stance outlined | OneFootball

Leeds returned to Thorp Arch after a 4-2 win at Liverpool and now prepare for Saturday’s Elland Road friendly with RB Leipzig.

Leeds Live reports the game will comprise two 60-minute halves with a mid-half hydration break, effectively two separate matches amid heavy rotation. The West Stand and north-west corner remain closed during expansion, with Leipzig fans in the South Stand.

Augsburg fans will use the East Stand for the final home friendly a week later, a temporary measure before away fans return to the West Stand for the Premier League.

By then, James Trafford will be through the door, with further additions anticipated. Igor Paixao is admired but not an active, concerted target.

Leeds are assessing the situation given Marseille’s financial issues, and while a move is not ruled out it is currently seen as unlikely with no advanced interest. Paixao is content in France, his camp are exploring options, Aston Villa have been linked, and United have not contacted his representatives.

Talks were held with Julian Brandt, but after Ajax unveiled him last Friday and no agreement was reached before the US tour, Leeds moved on.

Joe Gelhardt has drawn Championship enquiries but, as of early this week, no formal bids, with Birmingham City among those linked. Hull City, his loan club last season, are interested but he is not a priority. He missed Daniel Farke’s tour for a second year and is set to be sold, with one year left on a £1 million 2020 deal.

Source: Leeds Live

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