Leeds United at risk of losing winger Igor Paixão to Sunderland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Leeds United could lose winger Igor Paixão to Premier League rival Sunderland as transfer talks progress. Sunderland is reportedly close to a verbal agreement on personal terms with Paixão, who currently plays for Olympique de Marseille. The clubs are negotiating a transfer fee, with Leeds having previously shown interest in signing the player during the summer. With the transfer deadline approaching on September 1, Leeds must act swiftly to secure Paixão, whose performance last season in Ligue 1 included 12 goals and 6 assists across 39 matches. Leeds United faces pressure to finalize a deal as Sunderland seeks to capitalize on Marseille's financial difficulties.
- •Paixão currently plays for Olympique de Marseille.
- •Sunderland has reached a verbal agreement on personal terms.
- •Leeds United previously tracked Paixão under Daniel Farke.
- •Transfer deadline is September 1.
- •Financial issues at Marseille are prompting a potential sale.
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"Leeds United could be left watching from the sidelines as a recently promoted rival, Sunderland, steals one of the summer’s most dynamic wide players from right under their noses.Leeds United face a...
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