Leeds United have done some decent business since winning the Championship and earning promotion to the Premier League at the end of last season. The Whites are pushing to bring in more players before the start of the top-flight campaign next month.
The Whites have added five new players to their squad in the ongoing window and are set to bring in a sixth new face imminently. Anton Stach has undergone a medical with Leeds in Germany, and is on the verge of completing a £17.4m move from Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim this summer.
Leeds are still in the market to bring in a number one goalkeeper to replace Illan Meslier, and add full-back cover apart from the attacking signings they want to complete in the next couple of weeks.
The Yorkshire giants want to sign a new number 9, but the club are also pushing to bring in a wide forward who can add some stardust and creativity to the team as they prepare for life in the Premier League.
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Leeds United are not backing away from the Igor Paixao chase
Leeds United officials met Igor Paixao and his representatives last week and presented the project for his consideration. The Whites are convinced about his quality and ability to make an impact in the Premier League.
Marseille are leading the race to sign him, and the winger has given his approval to the move while also agreeing on personal terms on a five-year contract with the club.
However, there is still no agreement between Marseille and Feyenoord for the Brazilian to move to France in the ongoing summer transfer window.
A meeting between Marseille and Feyenoord over the weekend did not result in an agreement, and crucial talks were expected on Monday night regarding the potential deal.
According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds have reasons to believe that they can still sign the Brazilian despite Marseille’s lead in the race.
The Whites are not backing away from negotiations and are continuing to keep a close tab on the winger’s situation at Feyenoord.
Leeds are using the Raphinha card
Leeds have used Raphinha’s progress at Elland Road, which led to a move to Barcelona, as an example to sell a move to the club to Paixao and his representatives.
The Brazilian winger spent two glorious years at Leeds in the Premier League, and it eventually led to a dream move to Barcelona, where he has emerged as one of the best wide forwards in the world.
Leeds are trying to convince Paixao and his camp, using his compatriot’s progress as an example and what his career path could look like if he moves to Elland Road.
As long as Marseille do not get a deal over the line with Feyenoord, Leeds are prepared to make full use of the opportunity and turn the winger’s head towards a move to the Premier League.
