Arsenal set to sign Porto attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira for €40 million – sources
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Fabio Vieira is set to be Arsenal’s first major signing this summer. Diogo Cardoso/vi/DeFodi Images via Getty Images
Arsenal are set to sign Porto attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira in a deal worth up to €40 million, sources have told ESPN.
The 22-year-old is due to have a medical in London on Friday and will finalise terms on what is expected to be a five-year contract.
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Although the finer details are yet to be concluded, sources claim Arsenal will pay an initial €35m with a further €5m possible in performance-related add-ons.
Vieira has scored seven goals and registered 16 assists in 39 appearances for Porto and can play primarily as a No.10 or off the right flank.
He is yet to make a senior international appearance for Portugal but has featured 20 times for their Under-21s.
Vieira had a release clause of €50m but sources have confirmed Porto accepted a lower offer from Arsenal and barring any last-minute issues, the deal is expected to be completed in the coming days.