Leeds United have lined up some big targets this summer. The club are planning to add quality to their squad ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Multiple reports have suggested that Daniel Farke is keen to add firepower this summer. The club feels that the current crop of attackers will not be enough in the Premier League. Reports claim a striker, and a winger could be signed this summer. Big names like Jamie Vardy and Callum Wilson have been linked with a move to Elland Road.
Leeds are also still in talks with Tottenham over a deal for Manor Solomon. The latest development could mean that the Whites now have a massive advantage.
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Leeds United linked to Brazilian star
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Leeds have been linked with Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao this week. A move seems unlikely, but reports claim that the Brazilian could be open to a move to England. The 24-year old spoke about his future at the club in March:
“I will do my best at Feyenoord until the end of the season. If I stay, that’s fine. And if I leave, that will be the result of my game here.
“In any case, I want to leave something beautiful here. Moreover, I still have a contract until 2029. I will then focus on Feyenoord. It is up to the Feyenoord board and my agents to determine what is best for everyone.”
LeedsLive are reporting that sources close to the player admit that a deal could be done. However, the personal terms of the contract would need to be enticing enough to persuade the player.
Reports have claimed that Feyenoord could ask for £33million after recent interest from teams like Brighton and Marseille.
Paixao immediately improves the attack
The Brazilian forward is a quality player. He is a right footed left winger who can score and create at a high level. Paixao is also deadly on the counter attack. He takes a lot of shots, and is not scared to take on his marker.
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The 24-year old showed his quality in the Champions League this season, with two goals and four assists. He is exactly the profile of player Leeds need to target this summer. This kind of quality could boost the team’s chances of survival. A move could see a repeat to Raphinha’s move to Elland Road back in 2020; the forward’s quality helped Leeds clinch survival that year.
