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Sunderland eye Malick Fofana amid ongoing pursuit of Igor Paixão

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Sunderland eye Malick Fofana amid ongoing pursuit of Igor Paixão
Summary

Sunderland is reportedly interested in Lyon winger Malick Fofana while continuing negotiations for Marseille's Igor Paixão. Reports suggest that discussions with Marseille are facing challenges over financial terms despite Paixão's personal terms being agreed. Meanwhile, Hull City and Roma have also expressed interest in Fofana, who has shown impressive form since joining Lyon. Sunderland's pursuit of Fofana might influence the timeframe of the Paixão transfer.

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Status Watch
  • •Sunderland targeting Lyon winger Malick Fofana this summer.
  • •Hull City and Roma have made offers for Fofana.
  • •Sunderland's talks for Igor Paixão face financial issues.
  • •Fofana scored twice in five appearances this season.
  • •Sunderland may pursue Fofana if Paixão deal does not materialize.
Latest Updates
  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland pushing for Lyon winger Malick Fofana as alternative to Marseille’s Igor Paixão
  • 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Sunderland Plot Hijack Move For Lyon Winger Malick Fofana Amid Igor Paixão Saga
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Sunderland AFC have turned their focus towards signing Lyon winger Malick Fofana (21) given the Black Cats are making little to no progress with Marseille to sign Brazilian winger Igor Paixaõ (26), a...

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Sunderland have been credited with interest in Lyon winger Malick Fofana, who has been linked with Hull City and Roma, amid their ongoing pursuit of Marseille winger Igor Paixão.

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