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Leeds United are tracking Marseille winger Igor Paixao ahead of a potential move for the long-term target. Last summer, Leeds’ interest in Igor Paixao got serious and the club moved heaven and earth to bring him to Elland Road. However, his heart was set on playing Champions League football with Marseille. It was a solid first year in the south of France for the Brazilian, but his club’s financial conundrum leaves him right at the centre of exit speculation. Igor Paixao scores stunner as Marseille brace for possible Leeds United approach Given that Marseille are in the process of letting multiple high-earners leave, Paixao could be another that faces an exit. Leeds, then, would be at the front of the queue if that were the case. In the meantime, Paixao has his head down and is fully focused on starting the season brightly with Marseille. Having scored last week against Al-Shahania with a smart header, he’s added to his strong pre-season with a stunner against Athletic Club. Picking up possession on the left, he drifted beyond his marker and leathered a low drive into the near post. It’s a goal you’d see quite often from Paixao’s catalogue. And, it’s another reason why United have been admirers for 14 months. Marseille manager Bruno Génésio responds to Igor Paixao, Leeds United speculation As far as Marseille’s manager, Bruno Génésio, is concerned, there’s not a right lot to report on Paixao’s possible departure. Génésio is incredibly pleased by the left-winger’s commitment during this summer window, as he responds to speculation. “Igor is an extraordinary lad, a very good player. He really enjoys training, really enjoys playing,” he said (via Sport Witness). “He’s also continuing the momentum from last season. He was an important player for OM last season. Right from the start of this season, he’s been involved in a lot of dangerous attacks and goals: for us, he’s a very important player. “I want to keep all the good players; no coach wants to lose his best players. Besides, I’m not aware of everything in this transfer window; there are criteria that don’t concern me.” Leeds United getting plenty of evidence for Igor Paixao being a great signing It’s hard at the moment to see whether we’d sign Paixao, as this is a manager that clearlt wants him here for the long run. However, if Marseille are essentially forced to cash in, then Leeds have to push hard for this signing. Paixao would be differential for our chances of kicking on next season. Importantly, we’re getting plenty of evidence to suggest he’d fit right in here. Not only does he have the star quality we want off the left to compete with Noah Okafor, but he’s clearly got a great attitude. All of this discourse around his future hasn’t stopped him putting in the work for his club. That is something that will please Daniel Farke, if he’s casting his eye over Paixao’s scouting report.