Marseille hit standstill in talks with Feyenoord for Igor Paixão | OneFootball

Olympique de Marseille’s pursuit of Feyenoord’s Igor Paixão (25) has hit a significant roadblock. According to a report from RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, despite the Brazilian winger having agreed personal terms on a five-year deal, Feyenoord have not responded favourably to OM’s latest offer – believed to be in the region of €28m. As things stand, the Dutch club are holding firm, and the deal is at a standstill.

Having hoped for a breakthrough early in the week Marseille now find themselves stuck despite the player’s willingness to join. Paixão impressed in the Eredivisie last season with seven goals and eight assists and has long been admired by OM’s recruitment team yet negotiations reportedly have proven more complex than initially expected.

With a move for Paixão paused, the Ligue 1 club are pushing ahead with other attacking targets. Talks are still ongoing with Juventus for Timothy Weah (25), who has also agreed a five-year contract with OM. The American international is comfortable both as a right-winger and wing-back – a profile that appeals to Roberto De Zerbi as he reshapes the squad this summer.

Should Juventus and OM fail to agree a fee for Weah, the club are keeping an alternative option warm. Contact remain open with Sacha Boey (24), who left Galatasaray for Bayern Munich in January but could be available this summer after a mixed half-season in Germany.GFFN | George Boxall