Leeds United's pursuit of attacking reinforcements faces a fresh obstacle, according to EPL Index, with Marseille reportedly setting a firm £42m asking price for winger Igor Paixao.
The report suggests the French club are standing firm on their valuation, leaving Leeds with a significant decision to make as they weigh up whether to meet the demand for the Brazilian forward.
No further details on the negotiations or Leeds' willingness to pay the fee have been confirmed, but the figure represents a considerable outlay for a club that will need to balance ambition with financial prudence following their promotion back to the Premier League.
Should Leeds proceed, it would mark one of their more eye-catching statements of intent in the transfer market this summer, though as things stand, Marseille's stance means a deal is far from guaranteed.