Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionGet French FootballUnverified source· 26 Aug 2026
Sunderland in talks for Marseille's Igor Paixão
Sunderland chase Marseille winger Igor Paixão after their opening bid was turned down.
Igor Paixão
player
Player
Igor Paixão
Position
Winger
Current club
Marseille
Linked club
Sunderland
What happened. Sunderland have had a bid for Igor Paixão rejected by Marseille, but discussions between the clubs are ongoing.
- Paixão is 26 years old.
- Marseille have turned down Sunderland's initial offer.
- Talks continue between the two clubs.
Sunderland may need to improve their offer to secure Paixão's signature.
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