It is reported that Aston Villa have made inquiries for Igor Paixão, a 26-year-old Brazilian winger from Olympique de Marseille. Aston Villa finished fourth in the English league and qualified for the Champions League. It is also said that Leeds United are pursuing the player, whom they were interested in before his move to Marseille.
Marseille will not consider offers below €35 million, which is the fee they paid to make Paixão their most expensive signing ever. This asking price is lower than a previously announced valuation of €50 million. In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, Paixão made 30 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 6 assists. His contract with the French club runs until 2030, and he has been capped once for the Brazil U23 team. In April 2026, it was reported that Arsenal was preparing a €35 million offer plus bonuses for the player.
