Sunderland Could Reignite Their Interest In This Ligue 1 Winger: Should Le Bris Move In For Him?

Sunderland Could Reignite Their Interest In This Ligue 1 Winger: Should Le Bris Move In For Him? In a recent report , Le Journal du Dimanche claimed that Sunderland could reignite their interest in Olympique Marseille winger Igor Paixao this January. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats were close to signing the Brazilian wide player on a €30m deal earlier this summer. Paixao’s Impressive Form In Ligue 1 Paixao enjoyed a good run of form at Marseille in the previous campaign when he produced a string of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 26-year-old netted 12 goals and grabbed seven assists in 42 matches for the French outfit last season in various competitions. The Brazilian talent is currently among the most talented wingers in Ligue 1 . Therefore, the Black Cats would do well to lure him to the Stadium of Light this winter. His current deal at Marseille will expire in the summer of 2030, which could make it difficult for Sunderland to sign him on a cut-price deal in the January transfer period. MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 16: Igor Paixão of Olympique de Marseille in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Olympique de Marseille at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Should Sunderland Boss Regis Le Bris Move In For Paixao? Paixao excels at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has the eye to play some decisive passes in and around the opponent’s penalty area and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet. The Brazilian sensation can even contribute by scoring and creating a handful of important goals for his side from the wide areas. Paixao is primarily a left-winger but can also play as a right-sided wide player or in the number ten position if told to do so. However, there are some question marks over whether he can adapt to the physical style and high intensity of the Premier League if the Black Cats manage to snap him up this January. We can expect Paixao to bring more quality and depth to Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris’ frontline. He has what it takes to challenge for regular first-team football at the Stadium of Light. At 26, Paixao has his peak years ahead of him, which makes him a good option for the Black Cats to pursue in the winter transfer window. Thus, Le Bris would be wise to move in for him in January.