Fenerbahçe eyes another Olympique de Marseille attacker after Greenwood
In the OM Mercato, Fenerbahçe have moved quickly after securing Mason Greenwood, now setting their sights on another Olympique de Marseille attacker. Turkish club’s summer transfer plans could see a second Marseille forward join the Turkish side, according to several Turkish media outlets.
Fenerbahçe completed the recruitment of Mason Greenwood earlier this window, adding the English forward to their attacking line‑up. The club’s recent activity signals an aggressive approach in the market.
According to multiple Turkish media sources, the Istanbul club has ticked the name of Brazilian winger Igor Paixão as a target to bolster its offensive sector. The interest focuses on the Olympique de Marseille player.
Paixão’s profile has long appealed to Fenerbahçe executives, and he was previously linked to the club when Jorge Jesus was manager. At that time the transfer never materialised, but current conditions appear more favourable.
Olympique de Marseille is under financial pressure and is compelled to sell players. The club must generate close to €150 million in sales by 30 June 2027, prompting the board to evaluate offers for several senior squad members.
Igor Paixão arrived at Marseille last summer from Feyenoord for an estimated €35 million, making him the most expensive signing in the club’s history. The fee underscores his perceived value.
If the deal goes through, Paixão would reunite with Mason Greenwood at Fenerbahçe, recreating the complementary partnership they displayed in Ligue 1. The duo could become a potent force in the Süper Lig.
The prospective transfer is complex. Paixão is already attracting interest from several European clubs, which could drive up his price and narrow Fenerbahçe’s negotiating margin. Marseille also aims to maximise the return on one of its key assets.
The saga could become one of the hottest stories of this summer window, with a possible new transfer between Olympique de Marseille and Fenerbahçe on the horizon.