Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing 25-year-old Brazilian attacker Igor Paixao from Eredivisie side Feyenoord.
According to an update by Ekrem Konur, Leeds United have submitted an offer of around €30 million to sign Igor Paixao. The Whites had an offer rejected for the attacker earlier, but they have now returned with an improved bid.
It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal over the line. Leeds United need to improve their attacking options, and the Brazilian should be an excellent acquisition. He has also been linked with other Premier League clubs. The opportunity to move to England could be exciting for the attacker, allowing him to test himself at a higher level. Regular football in England could further aid his development.
The 25-year-old has already proven himself in the Netherlands, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. He will be able to challenge himself against top-class players in the Premier League, and it will only help him improve as a footballer.
Leeds United could use Paixao
Igor Paixao would add goals and creativity to the Leeds United attack. Having secured promotion to the Premier League, they need to strengthen their squad this summer to avoid relegation. Quality players are required for Leeds to perform well next season. The Brazilian registered 37 goal contributions last season, demonstrating he has the qualities to succeed in England.
If the transfer goes through, he will look to make an instant impact at Leeds United. The reported €30 million offer seems reasonable for a player of his quality, and it remains to be seen whether Feyenoord are prepared to sanction his departure. Leeds have been quite active in the transfer market so far, and they need to improve several areas of their squad before the new season begins.
Daniel Farke has a talented team, but quality additions are required to bridge the gap from the Championship to the Premier League. The Brazilian has the physicality and technical attributes to transform Leeds’ attacking unit. A move to Leeds could be the ideal next step for him, and success with Leeds could pave the way for a bigger move in the future.