Leeds United are reported to have outgunned Marseille for Igor Paixao. The deal for the Feyenoord winger is reportedly edging closer, with Leeds having launched an improved second bid. Former Leeds player Raphinha is cited as having influenced Paixao's decision, having spoken to him and given his seal of approval for the move to Leeds.

Leeds and Marseille are both interested in signing Igor Paixao from Feyenoord. Both clubs have offered 35 million euros, which Feyenoord has accepted. It's now up to the player to decide where he wants to continue his career.

Team Talk reports on Leeds United's bid for Igor Paixao. Leeds United have made a firm bid for Igor Paixao, understood to be worth around €30m (£26m, $35m). Despite the offer falling short of Feyenoord's €35m to €40m valuation, it is heavily incentivised with bonuses and higher than offers from Marseille and Roma. Paixao is favouring a move to Elland Road after further talks with his entourage and Feyenoord's positive view of the offer. Feyenoord is also targeting a replacement from Rangers.

According to Team Talk, Leeds United has submitted an enhanced bid for Igor Paixao, proposing £30m (€34.5m, $40.7m) to Feyenoord for the Brazilian winger. This move puts Leeds closer than any other club to matching Feyenoord's valuation of Paixao. Despite this, the club still faces the challenge of convincing Paixao to choose them over his favored destination, Marseille. Leeds has already reached out to his representatives before making the offer to Feyenoord. They are attempting to entice Paixao by highlighting the success of fellow Brazilian player Raphinha, who utilized his time at Leeds as a stepping stone to a transfer to Barcelona.

Team Talk reports on Leeds United's interest in signing Igor Paixao amid stalled negotiations with Marseille. Leeds United are in the mix to sign Igor Paixao after talks over a move to Marseille hit a brick wall. The transfer is still under consideration.

Team Talk provides an update on the renewed interest Leeds United has in Igor Paixao. With the breakdown of the Marseille deal, Leeds United's interest in Igor Paixao has been revitalized. Leeds have reached out to his agents, expressing their desire to bring him to Elland Road.

Leeds attempted to outbid Olympique de Marseille by making a 30 million euro offer for Igor Paixão. However, the Brazilian prefers to join the French club, Olympique de Marseille, with whom he has already reached an agreement.

Team Talk reports on Leeds United's interest in signing Igor Paixao from Feyenoord. Leeds United have fully approved a move for Igor Paixao, viewing him as able to make an immediate impact. Leeds are hesitant due to the €30M + bonuses demanded by Feyenoord, prompting internal discussions. Leeds are aware that Feyenoord have already rejected a bid from Marseille, making it a complicated deal. Talks have taken place with the player's entourage, and they presented the project to his camp this week.

Team Talk reports that Leeds United have engaged in discussions regarding the potential signing of Igor Paixao. Leeds United have held talks with Igor Paixao's representatives. Igor Paixao is a Brazilian winger playing for Feyenoord. Leeds presented their project to his camp, but the deal is complicated by a recent muscular injury that will sideline him for several weeks.

Leeds United has shown interest in Igor Paixao and met with his representatives to present their project. Leeds, despite not offering Champions League play, has greater financial means than Olympique de Marseille to meet Feyenoord's demands.

Paixão has also been linked with a move to freshly promoted Leeds United, where he may be guaranteed more game time compared to Arsenal. The Brazilian forward has enjoyed a career-best campaign, hitting double digits for league goals (16) and assists (10) for the first time since moving to Europe. Leeds United, despite having far lower ambitions than Arsenal, could provide Paixão with the opportunity to further develop his career by offering him a prominent role in the team. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 35 million euros.