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Leeds United 'get £12.8m discount' opportunity as Daniel Farke eyes up old transfer target Leeds United are being linked with a move for Marseille star Igor Paixao, who was a target for the club last summer Leeds United could get the chance to sign one of their former transfer targets for a discount as they prepare for their return to Premier League action. United have had a busy summer transfer window and are expected to go into the market for further reinforcements before the September 1 deadline. Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic have both moved to Elland Road already this summer, and the Whites are also close to completing £40million deal to sign James Trafford from Manchester City. Marseille star Igor Paixao has been linked with a move to Leeds over the last 12 months, and was reportedly a target for the Whites during his time at Feyenoord. In the end, Paixao moved to Marseille last summer for a reported fee worth €30million (£25.7million) rather than moving to Elland Road. A year later, reports from France are linking the winger with a move to England once again. L’Equipe have reported this week that Marseille could allow Paixao to leave the club this summer and have named their price. It has been claimed that the Ligue 1 outfit would demand a fee of around €35million (£30million), which is much lower than a previous price tag that has been mentioned. Foot Mercato also reported on the 26-year-old’s future over the weekend, and it was claimed that Marseille were seeking a fee closer to €50million (£42.8million). FOLLOW OUR LUFC FACEBOOK PAGE! Latest news, analysis and more on our Leeds United FB page As a result, should these reports be accurate, the Whites could have the opportunity to sign Paixao for around £12.8million less than they were told over the weekend. The Foot Mercato report has also claimed that Leeds value the Brazilian at around €35million (£30million), which is the same fee that Marseille are supposedly now setting as their asking price. It remains to be seen if Leeds will go into the market for further attacking reinforcements, but they were able to sign Wilson as a free agent following his departure from Fulham to boost their forward options. Official premium experiences at Elland Road are available now for the 26/27 Premier League season. Make it easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable.