According to Foot Mercato, Sunderland are exploring alternative options as their pursuit of Marseille winger Igor Paixao stalls. While Sunderland have an agreement on personal terms with Igor Paixao, Marseille are being firm over a transfer fee as they would prefer to keep the player.

L'Equipe reports that Olympique de Marseille has received an offer from Sunderland for Igor Paixão that has been judged acceptable. The Brazilian has approved the destination. The management of Olympique de Marseille has not yet validated the departure of the player, who previously played for Feyenoord.

According to Globo.com, Igor Paixão has agreed to a five-year contract with Sunderland and is awaiting negotiations between the English club and Olympique de Marseille. The deadline for reaching an agreement is Monday night. Olympique de Marseille wants an increase in valuation compared to the 35 million euros, including fixed and bonus amounts, paid to Feyenoord a year ago. There is optimism among the parties, but Olympique de Marseille has indicated that they will not facilitate the release of one of their main players.

Sunderland made an offer for Igor Paixão of thirty million euro, with an additional five million euro in bonuses, which was not accepted by Olympique Marseille. Olympique Marseille has raised its asking price for Paixão and aims to maximize the transfer fee for the Brazilian. L'Équipe reported that Olympique Marseille intends to further explore the market and is hoping for a higher offer for the 26-year-old winger. On Thursday, Sunderland was still regarded as the favorite.

Sunderland remains interested in Igor Paixão. Olympique de Marseille received a proposal from Sunderland that is close to the expectations of owner Frank McCourt. Olympique de Marseille and its representatives are still seeking a higher offer, and Sunderland remains the leading candidate. Igor Paixão is now open to a new challenge abroad. According to L'Équipe, Olympique de Marseille has also approached other English clubs and clubs from the Gulf region, but Sunderland remains the main option. Paixão is training on an adjusted schedule this week due to muscle discomfort and is uncertain for the match against Monaco on Sunday.

Sunderland are determined to sign Paixão and have already agreed personal terms with him. The Guardian reported that Sunderland are negotiating with Marseille, and that the French club's financial situation could create an opportunity for a late transfer. However, Marseille are confident of keeping the player, having already rejected two bids from Sunderland.

An offer for Igor Paixao from Sunderland did not reach the 40 million euros expected by Marseille, and the player currently remains at the club. Walid Acherchour stated that selling Paixao could be dramatic for OM. Bruno Genesio is concerned about losing Paixao with little time to find a replacement. Marseille paid 30 million euros to buy Paixao from Feyenoord a year ago. Walid Acherchour also commented that selling Paixao for 30 million euros would be dramatic given the winger market. There is speculation about Paixao and Timber leaving by the end of the transfer window.

Olympique de Marseille is ready to sell winger Igor Paixao, who is in agreement with Sunderland, under pressure from owner Frank McCourt. To acquire the Brazilian, Sunderland could spend around 35 million euros, including bonuses. The newspaper La Provence reports that within the club, president Stéphane Richard, sporting director Grégory Lorenzi, and coach Bruno Genesio are opposed to the idea of Paixao leaving. The three want to keep the player, who is under contract until June 2030, for at least one more season.

According to Matteo Moretto, an agreement between Sunderland and Olympique de Marseille for Igor Paixão is very close for €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses.

Matteo Moretto reports that Sunderland will submit a new offer to Marseille for Igor Paixão in the coming hours. According to the report, Igor Paixão already has an agreement with the English side. Sunderland want to accelerate the process and reach a full agreement soon.

According to @SkySports_Keith, Sunderland have reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Igor Paixão. Negotiations are ongoing with Olympique Marseille, and while the initial proposal has been rejected by OM, the deal is still active.

Sunderland has made an offer to Olympique de Marseille for Igor Paixão, and negotiations are currently in progress. The English team, managed by Regis Le Bris, wants to sign a winger and is also holding discussions with Sporting CP for Geny Catamo. Marseille's management wants to sell players with high salaries, and while the sporting direction would prefer for the player to stay, it is likely the club will have to accept his departure.