Fabio Vieira set to join Porto on loan for the season
Fabio Vieira is set to join Porto on loan for the season . The 24-year-old midfielder joined Arsenal in the summer of 2022 from Porto for a reported fee of €40 million . However, he has struggled to establish himself in the team and has only played 17 games across competitions for Arsenal in the 2023-24 season, recording two goals and three assists .
*Reasons for the loan move:*
- Vieira has struggled to find his place in the Arsenal team, and the loan move will give him the opportunity to play more regularly and regain his confidence.
- Porto is a familiar club for Vieira, and he will be able to slot back into their system easily .
- The loan move will also give Arsenal the opportunity to assess Vieira's performance and decide whether to keep him or sell him permanently .
*Terms of the loan deal:*
- The loan deal has already been agreed upon by Vieira's agent, and negotiations are at their final stages .
- The deal is dependent on Francisco Conceicao leaving Porto this summer .
- Juventus are interested in signing Conceicao, and discussions are ongoing with agent Jorge Mendes .
*Impact on Arsenal:*
- Vieira's departure will leave a gap in Arsenal's midfield, but the club has already made two important additions to their squad by signing Riccardo Calafiori and David Raya on permanent deals .
- Arsenal are also reportedly interested in signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli, which could help to offset the loss of Vieira .