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Igor Paixao to Leeds complicated as £8m offer made and goalkeeper bid denied Igor Paixao has once again been linked with a move to Leeds United, but it looks like there may be another complication around his potential transfer Leeds United fans breathed a sigh of relief after James Trafford was officially unveiled. The Manchester City goalkeeper completed his move to Elland Road, nearly two weeks after a £45million offer was accepted. However, there are plenty more transfer sagas around the Whites. The club has already signed Sassuolo and Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic for £34.1m. Harry Wilson also arrived as a free agent after last season's impressive campaign with Fulham. With the transfer window not shutting until September 1, 11pm, there is plenty of time for more deals to be done. Leeds Live takes a look at the latest updates. FOLLOW OUR LUFC FACEBOOK PAGE! Latest news, analysis and more on our Leeds United FB page Igor Paixao move complicated Leeds' attempts to sign Igor Paixao may be hampered by Aston Villa's recent interest in him, according to the Daily Mail. For the last two summers, Paixao has been linked with a move to Elland Road. Last year appeared to be the moment he would move to Leeds, until he decided to swap Feyenoord for Marseille instead. With the latter needing to raise funds, Paixao is expected to be sacrificed by the French heavyweights. At first, it appeared Leeds had a clear run to sign the Brazilian forward. This does not appear to be the case as new reports are claiming Villa are now considering making a move. This may be bad news for Leeds as Villa can offer Champions League football this season, having finished in the top four and won the Europa League. £8million offer made On the subject of Paixao, Marseille appear to be preparing for life after the South American. They had been linked with a move for Real Oviedo ace Haissem Hassan, who was reportedly hoping to join them. However, Celtic are understood to have bid £8m for the Egyptian, which is more than Marseille can afford, according to the Scottish Sun. They have reportedly turned their attention to free agent Krepin Diatta. Both of these transfer tales are positives for Leeds, as it suggests negotiations with the cash strapped French side, who reportedly need to raise around £128.68m to remain compliant with league rules and avoid a punishment by relegation. Goalkeeper bid denied Leeds have not made a formal offer for Paraguay international goalkeeper Orlando Gill, despite previous reports. The giant shot-stopper enjoyed an exceptional World Cup, especially in Paraguay's shock victory over Germany. It's now been claimed by media outlets in South America that Leeds have made a formal bid for his services. Gill plays for Argentine side San Lorenzo de Almagro. However, reports from Sky Sports have claimed this is not the case. 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.