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Leeds United are again interested in signing Igor Paixao from Marseille this summer, alongside Premier League rivals Aston Villa. The Whites are in the market for attacking reinforcements. Julian Brandt was an opportunistic free transfer target alongside Harry Wilson’s arrival, but he’s opted for Ajax instead. After that, Leeds are reigniting an old flame with Igor Paixao reportedly in the mix for the 49ers to strengthen out wide. Leeds United and Aston Villa interested in signing Igor Paixao this summer Paixao snubbed Leeds last summer in order to seal a move to Marseille. At the time, you could hardly blame him, teaming up with Roberto De Zerbi in the south of France and playing Champions League football looked a much better proposition than a newly-promoted Premier League club. However, despite a solid year on the left wing in Ligue 1, Marseille’s financial headaches might lead to Paixao’s exit from the club. It’s claimed that Leeds’ £30million interest comes alongside Marseille needing to trim their wage bill quite drastically. Of those players that could leave, Paixao is among the higher earners. Leeds, though, have competition in the form of Premier League rivals Aston Villa. Of course, the Villans can also offer UCL football, but would struggle to guarantee starts after Alejandro Garnacho’s arrival too. Igor Paixao’s wife drops cryptic transfer message amid Leeds United interest While Paixao may want to stay with the Ligue 1 giants, he may have no choice. Mason Greenwood has already left, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Geronimo Rulli could also depart, suggesting any high-earners are on the chopping block. The latest comes from the Brazilian’s wife. She shared a photo on her Instagram story of Marseille’s Stade Velodrome with the following caption: “It will remain forever in my heart,” she wrote. Of course, a simple Instagram post showing appreciation for a pretty nice stadium may well mean nothing. However, given the timing of interest from other clubs including Leeds, and Marseille’s apparent need to consider a sale, it seems convenient.