Leeds United Transfer Patience Pays Off as Marseille's Asking Price Drops

Leeds United's transfer patience may already be paying off as Marseille's asking price for Igor Paixao drops to €40m, a €10m decrease from the previous day.

14 Aug 2026

Updated 12 Sep 2026 By Sarah Selby · senior correspondent

Leeds United's Transfer Patience May Already Be Paying Off

Leeds United's transfer patience may already be paying off as Marseille's asking price for Igor Paixao drops to €40m, a €10m decrease from the previous day. This development comes just a day after Marseille's asking price was put at €50m.

Why It Matters for Leeds United

Leeds United are back in the mix for Igor Paixao this summer, after trying to sign him before he went to France. The 26-year-old is very much on Marseille's sale list this summer, and the French club desperately need sales to balance their books for both UEFA and France's DNCG.

Given Marseille's desperate need to keep moving players on, there's every chance that the price will continue to fall. A deal around €35m, his current value on the likes of Transfermarkt, would make sense. Marseille paid €30m to sign him from Feyenoord a year ago.

Leeds United are in a strong position to negotiate with Marseille, and it's likely that the French club will continue to lower their asking price. This could be a great opportunity for Leeds United to sign a talented player without breaking the bank.