Leeds on alert as Igor Paixao nears Sunderland switch | OneFootball

Leeds are watching developments as Igor Paixao closes in on a move to England that points towards Sunderland rather than Elland Road, according to Leedsunited.news.

Adam Underwood has been widely praised for his recent work, yet Paixao remains the one that got away. Leeds had an offer accepted during a friendly with Paderborn, only for the winger to choose Marseille once OM matched the bid.

Talks over a transfer to Wearside have advanced after an initial £22m proposal was turned down. A verbal agreement is close and the package is expected to exceed €30m (£26m).

Leeds continue to seek a left-sided attacker capable of operating across the front line before the deadline, plus a back-up goalkeeper and a left-back. Interest in Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk underlines the need for real competition for Noah Okafor and cover if the Swiss forward is sidelined.

All of this comes in a window where Micah Richards believes Underwood, Daniel Farke and the recruitment team have already pulled off the signing of the summer, with James Trafford arriving for £45m.

Source: Leedsunited.news

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