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Louie Chandler

Fabio Vieira sends three-word message with Arsenal transfer announcement imminent

Arsenal transfer target Fabio Vieira has sent a message on Instagram with his transfer to the Emirates from Porto expected to be announced soon.

Mikel Arteta is set for a busy summer as he prepares his squad for the return of European football next season. The Gunners will play in the Europa League, with the rigours that come with playing twice a week, to provide a fresh challenge to his players as they look to improve on their fifth-place finish last season in the Premier League.

Every area of the side is likely to be bolstered and the Gunners appear to moving closer to a new midfield recruit. Vieira is one of Portugal's most highly-rated young talents and the 22-year-old is all set to complete his move to Arsenal.

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The Premier League have also all but officially confirmed Fabio Vieira's move to Arsenal after they profiled the midfielder on their official website. It came shortly after Porto confirmed Arsenal had reached an agreement for the transfer of Vieira on a permanent deal on Friday, in a move that will be worth a total of £34 million, which includes a potential of £5 million in bonuses.

A report from GOAL on Monday revealed that an official announcement could be made within the next 48 hours. Meanwhile, the player has shared a message of his own on Instagram as he continued his holiday in Greece. Alongside a photograph of himself in a swimming pool, Vieira wrote: "Time to relax."

Notably, it is also the first time he has shared a post with an English caption on his profile, perhaps hinting further that his move to Arsenal is imminent.

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