Fabio Vieira

Arsenal are close to completing the shock signing of Porto attacking midfielder Fábio Vieira. Reports in Portugal claim the Gunners have agreed a deal worth ...

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Speaking with the press, he said: “There was a concrete offer, of considerable value, for Vitinha that we did not accept. They were also rumoured to be competing with Premier League rivals Manchester United for the signing of former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Vitinha. It remains to be seen what price Edu has agreed to pay for the 22-year-old but a €40m (£34m) release clause is reportedly written into his contract at the Estadio da Luz.

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto.According to The Athletic, the Gunners have agreed a deal with the Portuguese gi.

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Vieira has a release clause of around £42million, but the Gunners are looking to bring him in for less than that. Reports in Portugal have the fee at around ...

The Gunners are looking to bolster their squad this summer after narrowly missing out on qualifying for the Champions League last season, with Tottenham pipping them to the final spot. Vieira was a regular for Porto last season and finished the campaign with seven goals to his name. Vieira has a release clause of around £42million, but the Gunners are looking to bring him in for less than that.

Arsenal are close to signing attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto in a deal worth up to €40 million, The Athletic understands. The 22-year-old will fly to London on Thursday evening to sign an expected five-year contract. Vieira has made 39 ...

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Fábio Vieira is due to have a medical in London on Friday before signing a five-year contract with Arsenal.

Vieira is used predominantly as an attacking midfielder or second striker. Vieira had a €50m release clause but Arsenal negotiated for the Portugal Under-21 international, whose ambition has been to play in the Premier League. He scored six goals and provided 14 assists in Portugal’s top division last season across 15 starts and 12 substitute appearances. Arsenal have had an offer of €35m (£30m) plus add-ons accepted for Porto’s attacking midfielder Fábio Vieira, who is due to have a medical in London on Friday before signing a five-year contract.

ARSENAL are claimed to be closing in on the signing of Fabio Vieira and Express Sport looks at which shirt numbers he could wear.

Willian and Stephan Lichsteiner were the last two players to have donned the jersey for the Gunners. Cesc Fabregas and Ray Parlour are famous previous occupants of the number. Express Sport looks at the shirt numbers he could wear if a deal is completed. Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira - so which shirt number could he wear? With the No 9 jersey likely to be reserved for a striker, and No 2 for a defender, 12 is the lowest number Vieira could take. ARSENAL are claimed to be closing in on the signing of Fabio Vieira and Express Sport looks at which shirt numbers he could wear.

Arsenal are close to securing the services of talented Porto playmaker Fabio Vieira, reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports.

Vieira could potentially become the club’s second summer signing. The arrival of Vieira should provide quality depth and competition. Martin Odegaard was the regular attacking midfielder last term.

Arsenal are set to sign Porto attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira in a deal worth up to €40million, sources have told ESPN.

Vieira had a release clause of €50m but sources have confirmed Porto accepted a lower offer from Arsenal and barring any last-minute issues, the deal is expected to be completed in the coming days. The 22-year-old is due to have a medical in London on Friday and will finalise terms on what is expected to be a five-year contract. Arsenal are set to sign Porto attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira in a deal worth up to €40 million, sources have told ESPN.

The Porto midfielder, 22, is in high demand having helped the Portuguese giants to win the Primeira Liga last season.

It is thought the deal could cost Arsenal around £30 million, before add-ons. As a left-footed player he would also provide more balance in midfield, with Arteta keen to add more invention and goal threat in those areas. Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his midfield this summer and Arsenal are hoping to swiftly conclude a deal for the 22-year-old.

ARSENAL are linked with Youri Tielemans as they close in on Fabio Vieira.

Chelsea have also been linked with the Brazil international, though Arsenal are thought to be leading the race for his signature. The Premier League fixtures were released on Thursday and Arteta's side will begin the campaign away to Crystal Palace on August 5. Tielemans has made over 150 appearances for Leicester since initially joining the club on loan in 2019. Arsenal will still pursue Leicester star Youri Tielemans despite agreeing a deal to sign Fabio Vieira, according to reports. Arsenal's spending will not stop at Vieira and Tielemans. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says the Belgian remains the top target for Arsenal in the middle of the park despite the impending arrival of Vieira. Tielemans is out of contract at Leicester at the end of next season and is set to cost around £25million.

Fabio Vieira has arrived in London to undergo his medical after Arsenal agreed an initial £30m deal with Porto to sign the attacking midfielder.

A further £4m [€5m] in add-ons could be due if certain criteria is met. He contributed 6 goals and 14 assists last season, despite making just 15 starts. Fabio Vieira has arrived in London to undergo his medical after Arsenal agreed an initial £30m deal with Porto to sign the attacking midfielder, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal to bring Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira to the club. Reports in Portugal have claimed that Mikel Arteta's side ...

In total he has 75 appearances for the club and ten goals. It is no surprise that Arsenal fans have compared him with Cazorla as their play style and position are similar. Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal to bring Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira to the club.

The following campaign, Fábio would wear the armband for Porto in the UEFA Youth League whilst also scoring three goals, as the defending champions fell to Red ...

With that said, he hasn’t shied away from the defensive side of the game and has certainly improved in that aspect this season. His first goal at senior level came on August 25, 2019 in a 3-1 win at Farense — Fábio would continue to play a key role for Porto’s B team with 7 goals and 3 assists in the second division before the stoppage of football due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The next match, he started and provided an assist in Porto’s 1-5 defeat to Liverpool. He would play a crucial role in Porto’s run to the 2019 UEFA Youth League Final, starting all but two games and opening the scoring within 17 minutes in the Final as Porto defeated Chelsea 3-1 in Nyon, Switzerland. It was that same season where Fábio made his senior debut, coming off the bench for João Mário in a 1-0 defeat to Arouca on February 24, 2019. The Primeira Liga has emerged as one of the most popular shopping markets for Premier League clubs in recent years.

Arsenal fans have been asking for 'the next Vieira' for years and, finally, they might have him.And whilst their new signing might not be the same sor.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. I believe that we can meet a great player.” Fabio Vieira might not be the same sort of player that Patrick once was, but if he has even half of the ability as his namesake, then he’ll be a huge hit at the Emirates Stadium. He was named Player of the Tournament at the Under-21 European Championships last year, helping his side to the final, before they lost to Germany.

FABIO VIEIRA already has his own chant at Arsenal - even before putting pen to paper on his contract.

Vieira is an attacking midfielder who has also played as a false No 9 and in central midfield. And the Portuguese youngster is likely to have it sung at him from day one. Vieira is set to join the Gunners for an initial £30million plus add-ons and a familiar song could be ringing around the Emirates from next season.

Arsenal continue to be linked with a number of Europe's most promising players as Mikel Arteta continues to rebuild his squad.

If the north Londoners did end up paying that much, it would break the club's current record signing - when they paid £72million for Nicolas Pepe back in the summer of 2019. This is lower than the Portuguese Under-21 international's release clause which is thought to be at around £42 million as the Gunners seek to take advantage of Porto's ongoing financial struggles. Still, the Gunners continue to be linked with a number of top-class players and now football.london takes a look at the three biggest transfer rumours doing the rounds over the last 24 hours.

Jack Wilshere has rated Arsenal's decision to sign Fabio Vieira in a 40m euros (£34.2m) deal from Porto. The Gunners made swift progress on a deal to sign ...

Everyone looks good on YouTube but he looks like he has got a bit about him. As well as signing a midfielder, Arteta will look to bring in a new striker this summer following the recent departures of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gunners made swift progress on a deal to sign Vieira earlier this week, with the Portuguese midfielder set to undergo his medical on Friday.

Fabio Vieira will undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday as the Gunners close in on their first major signing of the summer transfer window.

The midfielder also won player of the tournament at the European Under-21 Championship last year, leading to speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United or Tottenham. Arsenal have been tracking the Belgian since January and he is keen on a move to Emirates Stadium, despite originally expressing a desire to play in the Champions League. Vieira has agreed personal terms on a long-term contract with Arsenal and on Friday will undergo a medical and wrap up the formalities of his move to the Premier League.

Saka played every Premier League match for Arsenal last season and will maintain a regular spot in Arteta's team. Odegaard also featured in all 36 games after ...

Jesus will undoubtedly provide goals, while Saka, Odegaard and Vieira will chip in with their fair share. But he is easily able to drift out wide during matches, with Vieira comfortable to move into the middle. Vieira can play in that role and would likely be Odegaard's replacement if the Norwegian were to get injured. But add Jesus into the mix and it could get even better. Jesus is Arsenal's top striker target, with Manchester City wanting £50million for the Brazil star. Odegaard has spent the majority of his Arsenal career so far as either a No 10 or the more attacking player in a midfield three.

Arsenal have managed to secure a deal with Porto for their highly-rated 22-year-old attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira despite being in an off that came in ...

Even Jack Wilshere used to play in those pockets all the time.” Mikel Arteta has often spoken about his admiration for players who has a degree of versatility in their game. Vieira, 22, has been eyed by the north London side for some time, with their side’s technical director, Edu, describing him as a ‘player for the future’.

Arsenal are working on a move for Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira, with Mikel Arteta eyeing a transfer raid.

A move to a bigger league among the European heavyweights is a natural progression - but with six goals in 27 top-flight games last term, it will be curious to see if he is able to bridge the gap successfully and deliver for the Gunners, as Arteta looks to bolster his team around the middle of the park. Mikel Arteta is desperate to strengthen his squad this summer and while Vieira may not be the name everyone was expecting to see arrive, his potential arrival looks set to be the catalyst for a busy couple of months in north London. Vieira is hardly a household name, but his numbers with Porto last season show he will add talent and creativity to the Arsenal midfield, should the deal go through.

The Gunners are expected to complete a deal for their second signing of the summer as the Porto midfielder prepares for his medical in north London on ...

Vieira is one of the brightest midfield prospects in Portuguese football and at the age of 22-years-old, has already won three trophies with Porto, which includes two league titles. He has recorded 13 goals in 21 games for the U21 side. In 2020-21, Vieira featured four more times for Porto B, scoring twice, before officially graduating to the first team, where he scored three goals in 29 appearances in all competitions.

Arsenal are working on a deal for Leicester's Youri Tielemans after their £34m agreement to buy Fábio Vieira was confirmed by Porto.

Leicester are braced for an offer from Arsenal for the 25-year-old, who has one more year on his contract. Porto said Arsenal would pay €40m (£34m), including €5m in performance-related add-ons. Arsenal are continuing to work on a deal to sign Youri Tielemans from Leicester after reaching an agreement to buy Fábio Vieira from Porto, who confirmed in a statement on Friday that they had accepted a bid.

Porto have confirmed the deal to sell midfielder Fabio Vieira to Arsenal for £34million. The 22-year-old Portuguese is Arsenal's third summer arrival, ...

Arsenal are yet to announce the signing but Vieira was understood to have been in north London on Thursday for a medical. “The club informs the market that it has reached an agreement with Arsenal FC for the signing, on a permanent basis, of Fabio Vieira for the amount of 40million Euros,” read a Porto statement. Porto have confirmed the deal to sell midfielder Fabio Vieira to Arsenal for £34million.

Fabio Vieira becomes Arsenals third signing of the summer as Portuguese midfielder arrives in £34m deal from Porto; 22-year-old scored six league goals in ...

"It's a strength and it's a position Arteta has wanted Arsenal to get to ever since he arrived. "Arsenal have been crying out for someone to be on the end of those chances consistently. But he has a lot of flexibility with the ball and very good positioning without the ball as well. It won't be easy next season as they will be in the Europa League. He's 22 years old, technically very gifted so he fits in with the Arsenal mould of players. But he can easily play in other places like the left wing and as an offensive midfielder, a No 10, as he is not that fast.

Porto have confirmed the deal to sell midfielder Fabio Vieira to Arsenal for £34million. The 22-year-old Portuguese is Arsenal's third summer arrival, ...

Arsenal are yet to announce the signing but Vieira was understood to have been in north London on Thursday for a medical. “The club informs the market that it has reached an agreement with Arsenal FC for the signing, on a permanent basis, of Fabio Vieira for the amount of 40million Euros,” read a Porto statement. Porto have confirmed the deal to sell midfielder Fabio Vieira to Arsenal for £34million.

Arsenal have officially completed the signing of Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira, the Portuguese club confirmed.

Arteta is also growing increasingly confident of a reunion with Gabriel Jesus, with Arsenal hopeful over reaching a compromise regarding the Brazilian striker with further talks in the coming days as Manchester City hold out for a fee of £50m for a player also offered to London rivals Spurs and Chelsea. Vieira - believed to have agreed a five-year deal with Arsenal - offers plenty of technical quality and valuable positional versatility to Mikel Arteta as he can operate either as a No8 or No10, while also capable of being deployed in wider positions. Arsenal have yet to formally announce the signing themselves, with Vieira having arrived in north London yesterday after cutting short his holiday on the Greek island of Mykonos to undergo a medical and complete the formalities behind a high-profile move to the Premier League.

Fabio Vieira will join Arsenal from Porto - here's a player profile on the Portugal U21 midfielder as he heads for the Premier League.

‘During the tournament, he was a key player for Portugal,’ UEFA’s team of technical observers said of Vieria after giving him the award. I think he wants to be the player he can be. I believe that we can meet a great player.’

Porto have confirmed the deal to sell midfielder Fabio Vieira to Arsenal for £34million. The 22-year-old Portuguese is Arsenal's third summer arrival, ...

Arsenal are yet to announce the signing but Vieira was understood to have been in north London on Thursday for a medical. “The club informs the market that it has reached an agreement with Arsenal FC for the signing, on a permanent basis, of Fabio Vieira for the amount of 40million Euros,” read a Porto statement. Porto have confirmed the deal to sell midfielder Fabio Vieira to Arsenal for £34million.