Leeds United eye Igor Paixao with Marseille’s £42m tag and UEFA warning in play | OneFootball

Leeds United have started the window well and are exploring Igor Paixao, though Marseille’s reported £42m valuation appears inflated.

Leeds Live understands the Whites are monitoring the forward again this summer. Paixao impressed at Feyenoord before joining Marseille for about £30m last year after turning down Leeds.

Marseille have been warned by UEFA to address finances for 2026/27. The club were fined £8.5m and told they could be banned from UEFA competitions if they qualify in the next three years.

They have already sold Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahce, while a proposed move for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Newcastle United has collapsed, leaving uncertainty over whether further sales are required.

If sales are needed, that scenario could aid Leeds in pushing for a lower fee, potentially nearer £30m, should they pursue a deal and agree terms. Leeds have already added Harry Wilson on a free, James Trafford, who has the potential to become England’s number one, and pre-season standout Tarik Muharemović.

Source: Leeds Live

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