Sunderland negotiates for Marseille’s Igor Paixão after bid rejection
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Sunderland has entered talks with Olympique de Marseille regarding the transfer of Igor Paixão. A bid for the 26-year-old Brazilian winger was recently rejected, prompting ongoing discussions between the two clubs. Marseille, facing financial challenges, is reportedly open to selling Paixão if a compelling offer materializes, having signed him just a year ago. The latest reported bid from Sunderland was valued at €30 million, but it did not meet Marseille's expectations. Additional offers may follow as negotiations progress.
- •Sunderland's bid for Igor Paixão was rejected by Marseille.
- •Ongoing discussions continue between Sunderland and Marseille.
- •Paixão joined Marseille only a year ago.
- •Marseille faces financial issues affecting their transfer decisions.
- •Latest bid from Sunderland was around €30 million.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland reach verbal agreement with Marseille winger Igor Paixão
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Sunderland in talks to sign Marseille’s Igor Paixão
"Sunderland have seen a bid for Igor Paixão (26) rejected by Olympique de Marseille, as per a report from Foot Mercato. Discussions between the two clubs are ongoing.Marseille want to keep Paixão, id...
"Sunderland AFC are reported to have reached a verbal agreement with Olympique de Marseille’s Igor Paixão (26), according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.Whilst no agreement has yet been reached betwe...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 12:15 PMSunderland reach verbal agreement with Marseille winger Igor Paixão
Sunderland AFC are reported to have reached a verbal agreement with Olympique de Marseille’s Igor Paixão (26), according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.Whilst no agreement has yet been reached betwe...
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:35 AMSunderland in talks to sign Marseille’s Igor Paixão
Sunderland have seen a bid for Igor Paixão (26) rejected by Olympique de Marseille, as per a report from Foot Mercato. Discussions between the two clubs are ongoing.Marseille want to keep Paixão, id...
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