Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira is closing in on a move to Arsenal, football.london understands.
The Portuguese Under-21 international enjoyed an excellent 2021/22 campaign, netting seven goals and providing a further 16 assists across all competitions, resulting in links of a summer transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Liverpool. However, it is Spurs' local rivals who have agreed an initial £30million fee with Porto, with £4million of potential add-ons.
Vieira can operate in a number of roles, playing as an attacking no.8 in a 4-3-3 setup, a traditional no.10 and even on the flanks as a wide playmaker. The 22-year-old will add some much-needed depth to Mikel Arteta's side, who are extremely short of options in the middle of the park - something that cost them in last season's race to finish in the top four.
