Leeds United aren’t holding back on Marseille’s interest in Igor Paixao, it’s brutal

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Leeds United are looking like clear favourites for Igor Paixao this summer.

Despite Marseille showing an equal amount of interest in the winger as Leeds, it was reported that Marseille’s ‘final offer’ was rejected.

Adding to this, Leeds have supposedly tabled a £30.3m bid, which gives Feyenoord a decision to make as Paixao seems happy to join.

But Marseille are still lingering and remain the biggest threat to the Whites not signing the exciting Brazilian.

However, what Leeds truly think about their transfer rivals’ interest makes for brutal reading.

How Leeds United feel about Marseille’s Igor Paixao interest

Paixao is looking like the most anticipated signing of the summer for Daniel Farke’s side.

The 49ers may have to pay a little bit more than the possible £30m bid submitted, but the owners will have the funds and ambition to make it happen.

Paixao was ‘impressed’ by Leeds’ presentation, so there is a clear want by both sides involved; it’s just whether Marseille will come back is the question.

But it’s clear Leeds don’t seem to be worried about the French side and have given a very honest response to Roberto De Zerbi’s side’s pursuit.

Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph has said that Leeds’ hierarchy believes that Marseille are ‘struggling to satisfy’ what Feyenoord want, and could explain why the Whites have come in with this potential bid.

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Paixao will obviously be the most exciting arrival after looking at his qualities from his time at Feyenoord, and Leeds will be landing a winger who is ready for the challenge.

This is what the Premier League champions thought as Liverpool were highly ‘impressed’ with Paixao when they were interested.

His ability is there for all to see, but there is a trend developing from Leeds’ last three potential signings.

That being they’re all Brazilian, as along with the winger, Lucas Perri is set for a medical, and Rodrigo Muniz is a ‘viable target’ and is a striker that could sign this summer.

A sense of ‘Joga Bonito’ is being brought to Yorkshire, and Leeds fans will like what they’re seeing.