Olympique Marseille has increased the asking price for Igor Paixão, a 26-year-old Brazilian winger. The French club rejected a bid from Sunderland, which had offered 30 million euros plus five million euros in bonuses. Marseille is now seeking a higher bid, with other English clubs and teams from the Gulf Region also showing interest in the player. Unique Sports Group is reportedly acting as intermediary for these clubs. Leeds United has also been linked with Paixão, and other English clubs and Gulf Region teams are reportedly in the running to sign the player.
Marseille Increases Asking Price for Paixão Amid Sunderland Rejection
Olympique Marseille has raised its asking price for Brazilian winger Igor Paixão, following the rejection of a bid from Sunderland, according to French sports newspaper L'Équipe.
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