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I. Barbosa da Paixão to Sunderland?

Sunderland have tabled an offer for Marseille forward Paixão after failing to sign him in summer; the player wants to leave and the French club need funds.

Olympique Marseille to Sunderland

Latest: Sport Witness · Wed 28 Oct, 09:47 · 12 reports

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RumourSport WitnessWed 28 Oct, 09:47
Sunderland have favourable conditions for January signing – Black Cats already tabled offer
Sunderland have tabled an offer for Marseille forward Paixão after failing to sign him in summer; the player wants to leave and the French club need funds.
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RumourSport WitnessMon 12 Oct, 17:07
Sunderland target has head on Black Cats and causes drama
Sunderland target Igor Paixão has struggled since rejecting a summer move, with one goal in six Ligue 1 games and hints he may leave next summer.
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RumourSport WitnessMon 12 Oct, 09:27
"I will leave" – Player explains future plans as Sunderland show interest
Paixão has expressed desire to leave Marseille; Sunderland previously saw a €30m bid rejected and came close to signing him before the French club blocked the deal.
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RumourSport WitnessMon 5 Oct, 18:14
"Intense" – Brazilian on Sunderland wanting to sign him and planning PL transfer
Paixão reflects on Sunderland's €40m bid during summer window; move collapsed but Premier League ambitions remain.
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RumourSport WitnessTue 22 Sept, 15:45
Sunderland 'just minutes away' from transfer – Manager would have resigned
Paixao was ten minutes from completing a €30m move to Sunderland on deadline day before Marseille's leadership blocked the deal due to financial constraints.
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RumourSport WitnessThu 3 Sept, 10:45
"My duty to stop sale" – President explains reason for blocking Sunderland signing
Marseille president Richard blocked Igor Paixão's sale to Sunderland in the summer, citing his duty to the club.
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Sport WitnessMon 31 Aug, 16:12
Sunderland have made their move – Waiting for answer on €40m offer
Sunderland have increased their offer to €40m after an earlier €30m bid was rejected; Marseille's response awaited before Tuesday's deadline.
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In talksSport WitnessSat 29 Aug, 09:40
From Brazil: Sunderland have player on board – €8m gap to get signing done
Marseille raised asking price to €38m after rejecting Sunderland's €30m bid for Brazilian winger Paixão.
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In talksSport WitnessFri 28 Aug, 13:47
"Nothing is set in stone" – Personal terms with Sunderland claim questioned as pressure builds
La Provence questions reports of agreed personal terms between Sunderland and Marseille's Paixão, suggesting the deal is less advanced than claimed.
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In talksSport WitnessFri 28 Aug, 09:22
Sunderland offer close to acceptable figure – Player out of full training
Sunderland's offer for Marseille winger Paixão is approaching an acceptable figure; player already has personal terms agreed.
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In talksSport WitnessThu 27 Aug, 08:55
Transfer to Sunderland 'imminent' – Manager clearly unhappy, can't get over difficult situation
Sunderland have made a fresh €30m+ bid for Marseille forward Igor Paixão, who has now opened the door to a move before Tuesday's deadline.
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In talksSport WitnessWed 26 Aug, 10:28
Sunderland move in for €30m+ signing as Leeds United walk away
Sunderland have entered talks for Marseille winger Igor Paixão after Leeds withdrew from the race.
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