Porto confirm Fabio Vieira transfer deal with Arsenal
Fabio Vieira is in contract negotiations with Arsenal and Porto have confirmed the midfielder is poised to join the Premier League side.
Porto have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Arsenal over the sale of Fabio Vieira.
Vieira arrived in London for a medical on Friday and Porto have subsequently announced a transfer deal has been agreed with the Gunners.
The Portuguese Primeira Liga side confirmed in a brief statement that terms for the transfer had been agreed, with Arsenal paying £30million (€35m) up front with £4.2m (€5m) in add-ons.
Arsenal appeared to be interested in Youri Tielemans and Porto star Vitinha before his team-mate Vieira emerged as a top midfield target for manager Mikel Arteta.
Porto added that while a deal was in place, the move is subject to Vieira agreeing personal terms with the Premier League side.
"It is further informed that the final agreement is still being finalised and is awaiting its completion in the coming days," the statement added.
The 22-year-old enjoyed a productive 2021-22 Primeira Liga season, scoring six times and leading his side with 14 assists.
