Premier League club Arsenal considering selling £35m player; interested London rivals reportedly eyeing transfer deal
In the ever-evolving world of football transfers, two potential suitors have emerged for Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira, who the Gunners are looking to offload. According to recent reports, West Ham United and Serie A side Parma are showing interest in the 25-year-old Portuguese talent[1].
Parma, with ex-Arsenal assistant Carlos Cuesta now at the helm, are reportedly keen on signing Vieira for around £20 million. This potential move could reunite Vieira with Cuesta and facilitate his exit from Arsenal[1]. On the other hand, West Ham United have added Vieira to their list of potential transfer targets, although no formal offer has been made as yet[2][3].
Vieira, who joined Arsenal for a reported fee of £34.2 million in 2023, spent last season on loan at his boyhood club Porto. While his tenure was modestly successful, a permanent deal was not agreed upon[2]. With two years remaining on his Arsenal contract and limited playing opportunities due to competition from players like Martin Ødegaard, Arsenal are keen to secure a permanent transfer rather than another loan[2].
West Ham manager Graham Potter is reportedly keen on adding multiple midfielders to his squad this summer, which could potentially see Vieira join the Hammers[4]. If a move materialises, West Ham could potentially acquire Vieira for a fraction of his true value, given the relatively small fees Arsenal have raised from the sales of Nuno Tavares and Marquinhos this summer[2].
Fabio Vieira, who has made less than 50 appearances for Arsenal, could benefit from a move to West Ham, where he would have the opportunity to prove himself in England's top tier. The Gunners, meanwhile, could use the funds from his sale to reallocate resources to other positions[1][2].
Other clubs like Fulham and AC Milan have been linked with Arsenal midfielders, but not specifically with Vieira at this time[2][4]. The market interest for Vieira is not significant, according to various reports[5]. However, with two suitors showing interest and Arsenal's motivation to sell, the stage could be set for an intriguing transfer saga in the coming weeks.
[1] Transfermarkt - Fabio Vieira profile [2] Sky Sports - Arsenal considering selling Fabio Vieira [3] Ben Jacobs - West Ham's transfer targets [4] Football London - Arsenal transfer news and rumours [5] Gazzetta di Parma - Fabio Vieira price tag set at €20m
Parma, aiming to bolster their squad in the European leagues, are showing interest in signing Fabio Vieira from the Premier League's Arsenal, potentially reuniting the midfielder with his former assistant Carlos Cuesta. On the contrary, West Ham United, seeking to add more midfielders for the upcoming season, have added Vieira to their list of potential transfers, although no official offer has been made yet.
