Leeds United have now submitted an enquiry over a deal for an “explosive” forward, with his current employers setting an asking price of €40m (£34m), according to reporter Santi Aouna.
Leeds eyeing ambitious targets after sealing Premier League return
Playing in the Premier League is, of course, an attractive proposition for players all over the world, and having sealed a return to the top flight, Leeds have now set their sights on some ambitious targets for the summer transfer window.
Amid widespread reports suggesting Illan Meslier could be replaced after a difficult campaign, one of Daniel Farke’s most important tasks this summer may be bringing in a new goalkeeper, and the Whites have set their sights on Bayern Munich goalkeeper Daniel Peretz.
Peretz impressed at times for Bayern during the 2024-25 campaign, perhaps most notably putting in a solid performance against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, which indicates he could be ready to be a regular starter elsewhere.
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The Israeli is not the only player with Champions League experience on Leeds’ radar, however, with Aouna recently taking to X to reveal they have now submitted an enquiry over a deal for Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao.
The Whites may need to spend big to seal a deal for Paixao, however, with the Dutch club holding out for a fee of €40m (£34m), and there could be stiff competition for his signature, given that Brighton & Hove Albion and Napoli have also made contact.
The Brazilian is “highly appreciated” by Feyenoord internally, and it is clear to see why he is held in such high regard, given the level of his performances both domestically and in Europe this season.
"Explosive" Paixao impressing in the Champions League
Feyenoord ultimately finished 11 points adrift of Eredivisie title-winners PSV Eindhoven, but the left-winger’s displays were certainly of the standard of a title-winning side, collecting 18 goals and 19 assists in all competitions, which is a whopping 37 total goal contributions.
Perhaps most significantly, the 24-year-old put in some very impressive performances in the Champions League, receiving the Man of the Match award after shining against AC Milan back in February.
The Feyenoord star impressed analyst Ben Mattinson with his performance that day, saying he’s “a creative winger who’s an instinctive shooter”, while he has also caught scout Jacek Kulig’s eye in the past, who described him as “explosive”.
Paixao is undoubtedly an ambitious target, given that he has already proven himself against some of Europe’s top clubs, and may not want to be involved in a relegation battle next season, but the forward could be a real statement signing if Leeds are able to seal a deal.