The 25-year-old Brazilian attacker has done well since his move to the French outfit, with 19 goal contributions this season. He could cost around €60 million at the end of the season, but Arsenal are preparing an offer of €35 million plus bonuses for him, according to SportsBoom.
It remains to be seen whether Marseille are prepared to sanction his departure for a knockdown fee in the summer. They paid around €30 million to sign the player, and he has been an indispensable asset for them. Ideally, they will want to keep him at the club in the long term. However, if they are forced to cash in on the player, they will want to make a substantial profit.
It seems unlikely that Arsenal will be able to secure his signature for €35 million. They might have to offer a premium in order to get the deal done.
On the other hand, Liverpool will need to replace Mohamed Salah in the summer, and they have been linked with multiple attacking players in recent weeks. They need more pace, flair and technical ability in the final third. The Brazilian could be a handy option for them in the attack. The opportunity to join the Premier League champions could be tempting for Paixao as well.
He will certainly hope that Arsenal or Liverpool can secure an agreement with Marseille.
Paixao is entering the peak years of his career, and this is the right time for him to move to the Premier League and take on a new challenge. He will look to prove himself against top-class defenders in England. Moving to the Premier League could help him cement his place in the Brazilian national team as well.
If he manages to adapt to English football, he could be an upgrade on players like Leandro Trossard and Cody Gakpo. It remains to be seen where he ends up.
