Arsenal agree €40m deal to sign Porto's Fabio Vieira and closing on Gabriel Jesus move - reports

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Fabio Vieira from Porto in a transfer worth €40million (£34.13m). The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is set to travel to London in the coming hours to sign a five-year contract, according to Record. Ad/> The deal is believed to be made up of €35m guaranteed with another €5m in ‘achievable’ add-ons.

TransfersArsenal submit bid to Man City for Jesus – reports5 HOURS AGO Vieira has a €50m release clause but Porto have accepted Arsenal’s offer. He would become Arsenal’s second summer signing after 19-year-old forward Marquinhos, who has joined from Sao Paulo. Transfer news LIVE Premier League fixtures announced Vieira came up through the youth system at Porto and enjoyed an impressive 2021/22 season with seven goals and 16 assists.

He was named player of the tournament at the 2021 European Under-21 Championship. Arsenal are also chasing Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus. The Gunners have seen their forward line depleted as Alexandre Lacazette has left to return to Lyon.

/> According to the Times, Arsenal are “increasingly confident” over a deal for Jesus. Their initial bid was reported to be worth up to £30m but they are expected to increase it to get closer to City’s valuation of £50m. Jesus scored 13 times and provided 12 assists in all competitions for City last season.