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Marseille make feelings clear on Igor Paixao transfer as Arsenal look to hijack Sunderland agreement
A big money move for the Brazilian is in the works 🚨🇧🇷 #AFC #SAFC #transfernews
Will Igor Paixão leave Marseille and join Arsenal?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Arsenal's pursuit of Igor Paixão reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Igor Paixão (26).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Igor Paixão.
- Igor Paixão is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Arsenal squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Christos Tzolis)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Gabriel, Eberechi Eze)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Christos Tzolis)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Gabriel, Piero Hincapié)
Alternatives of Arsenal
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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75.0
86.5
|
Alejandro Garnacho |
 A. Villa
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€40.5M |
|
74.3
78.9
|
Brennan Johnson |
 Everton
|
€37.6M |
|
74.2
78.2
|
Jamie Leweling |
 Stuttgart
|
€41.7M |
|
74.0
75.3
|
Pedro Neto |
 Chelsea
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€60.6M |
|
73.8
79.5
|
Nico Williams |
 Athletic
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€67.3M |
|
73.3
73.5
|
Jacob Murphy |
 Newcastle
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€10.8M |
|
72.9
74.3
|
Samuel Chukwueze |
 Milan
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€15.5M |
|
72.9
72.9
|
Gonçalo Guedes |
 R. Sociedad
|
€5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Varela | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 21-10-2026 | Report | |
| Kevin Schade | 19-10-2026 | Report | |
| Andy Diouf | 15-10-2026 | Report | |
| Jarell Quansah | 08-10-2026 | Report | |
| Gilberto Mora | 07-10-2026 | Report | |
| Nico Williams | 30-07-2026 | Report | |
| Yan Diomande | 24-07-2026 | Report |
Igor Paixão
F, M (L)
Skill: 71.2
Pot: 74.0
Team
Marseille
Marseille
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€37.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€33.7M – €41.2M
Who is Igor Paixão?
Igor Paixão (BRA) is a a classic winger and currently plays for Marseille. Igor Paixão is 26 years old (2000/06/28). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 14. Igor Paixão has also been used as an inside forward and as a wide playmaker.
Igor Paixão's current transfer value is between €33.7M and €41.2M. His last transfer was from Feyenoord to Marseille in 2025. Marseille paid Feyenoord €30M for Igor Paixão.
Igor Paixão latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
